Baskets Quote by Pablo Neruda
“This time is difficult, wait for me: we will live it out vividly. Give me your small hand: we will rise and suffer, we will feel and rejoice. We are once more the pair who lived in bristling places, in harsh nests in the rock. This time is difficult, wait for me with a basket, with a shovel, with your shoes and your clothes. Now we need each other not only for the carnations' sake, not only to look for honey: we need our hands to wash with and to make fire, and so let our difficult time stand up to infinity with four hands and four eyes.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Canto General", 1950
Shared struggle and mutual support transform hardship into enduring solidarity.
In simple terms: Together we can face difficulty and create lasting bonds.
Key Takeaway
Seek partnership in challenges.
Themes
solidarity
hardship
community
survival
hope
Mood
hopeful
reflective
poetic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- disaster relief
- team projects
- family crises
- social movements
- adventure travel
Key Concepts
poetry
human connection
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does mutual aid change your view of hardship?
- What role does vulnerability play in building trust?
A Different Perspective
Relying on others may limit personal autonomy.
