Amor Quote by Virgil
““Haec ubi dicta dedit, lacrimantem et multa uolentem dicere deseruit, tenuesque recessit in auras. Ter conatus ibi collo dare bracchia circum; ter frustra comprensa manus effugit imago, par leuibus uentis uolucrique simillima somno.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Eclogue” (Latin), Virgil, 37 BC
The speaker abandons eloquent speech, overwhelmed by tears and yearning, failing to convey his message.
In simple terms: He can’t speak, only weep.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge emotions when words fail.
Themes
emotion
communication
failure
Mood
somber
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- love loss
- public speaking
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
rhetoric
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you struggled to speak?
- How can you channel tears into words?
A Different Perspective
Emotional overwhelm can hinder expression.
