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, we will 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, to make fire.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Los Versos del Canto” (hypothetical), 1945
The passage expresses a longing for mutual support during hardship, urging shared effort and intimacy to overcome challenges.
In simple terms: We need each other’s help in tough times.
Key Takeaway
Seek companionship in adversity.
Themes
love
solidarity
resilience
Mood
hopeful
intimate
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationship crises
- natural disasters
- war zones
- personal loss
Key Concepts
interdependence
shared struggle
emotional labor
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you offer to a partner in difficulty?
- How does shared labor strengthen bonds?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
