Aim Quote by Octavio Paz
“Eroticism is first and foremost a thirst for otherness. And the supernatural is the supreme otherness. This is perhaps the most noble aim of poetry, to attach ourselves to the world around us, to turn desire into love, to embrace, finally what always evades us, what is beyond, but what is always there – the unspoken, the spirit, the soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: The Labyrinth of Solitude, 1950
Poetry seeks the ultimate other, turning desire into love and connecting us to the unseen spirit.
In simple terms: Poetry aims to unite desire with love and the unseen.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth beyond the surface.
Themes
desire
spirituality
poetry
otherness
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
transcendence
aesthetic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing shape artistic expression?
- Can love replace desire for the unknown?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook concrete social issues.
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