Brazilian-poetry Quote by Vinicius de Moraes
““... Who knows what death, anxiety of the living, Who knows what loneliness, end of the loving I could say to myself of the love (I had): Let it not be immortal, since it is flame But let it be infinite while it lasts.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Aquarela do Brasil” lyrics, 1959
The speaker reflects on mortality, anxiety, and love, wishing love to be timeless while it end, despite its fleeting nature.
In simple terms: Love should be cherished while it lasts, even if it ends.
Key Takeaway
Value love now, accept its impermanence.
Themes
mortality
love
impermanence
anxiety
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existentialism
transience
beauty
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor love knowing it will end?
- What gives love meaning despite its brevity?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot be made eternal; it remains finite.
