Flowers Quote by Pablo Neruda
““I don’t love you as if you were a rose of salt, topaz, or arrow of carnations that propagate fire: I love you as one loves certain obscure things, secretly, between the shadow and the soul. I love you as the plant that doesn’t bloom but carries the light of those flowers, hidden, within itself, and thanks to your love the tight aroma that arose from the earth lives dimly in my body. I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where, I love you directly without problems or pride: I love you like this because I don’t know any other way to love, except in this form in which I am not nor are you, so close that your hand upon my chest is mine, so close that your eyes close with my dreams.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Love” (excerpt), 1923
Love is described as an obscure, deep, and unconventional feeling that transcends ordinary expressions, rooted in a shared, intimate connection.
In simple terms: Love is deep, strange, and intimate.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s mysterious, selfless nature.
Themes
love
intimacy
poetry
identity
spirituality
Mood
passionate
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Mystical love
self‑transcendence
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “obscure love” mean to you?
- How can love be both hidden and illuminating?
A Different Perspective
The language is highly abstract, which may limit its accessibility to some readers.
