Introduction
“Dive into the profound world of Pablo Neruda, exploring his views on love, life, and nature through his timeless, enchanting quotes.”
Welcome to this journey into the profound world of one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, Pablo Neruda. Nobel laureate and icon of Latin American literature, Neruda penned his emotions, observations, and philosophies in captivating verse that continues to inspire, move, and awaken readers globally. This blog aims to delve into the magic of his words and the wisdom they carry, segmented across five themes – Love and Life, Nature, Poetry, Quotes in Spanish and Other Languages, and a Miscellaneous section encompassing varied aspects of his musings. Through these curated quotes, we hope to provide glimpses of Neruda’s perspectives on love, life, nature, and human emotions, giving you a taste of his lyrical genius and a sense of the indelible impact he has had on poetry and literature.
Pablo Neruda Quotes on Love and Life
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Pablo Neruda, where love and life converge in a symphony of words. Each quote in this section is a testament to Neruda’s understanding of the intricacies of love and the nuances of life. Just like the intertwining veins of a leaf or the delicate threads of a spider’s web, love and life are complex and beautifully intertwined in his work. Explore the depths of emotion, the intensity of passion, and the truths of existence as reflected in his famous phrases.
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.”
“Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
Neruda Quotes on Love
“I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.”
“In my sky at twilight you are like a cloud and your form and colour are the way I love them.”
“Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
“And I, infinitesimal being, drunk with the great starry void, likeness, image of mystery, felt myself a pure part of the abyss.”
“I crave your mouth, your voice, your hair. Silent and starving, I prowl through the streets.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes about Life
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“I am no longer in love with her, that’s certain, but maybe I love her. Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
“Someday, somewhere – anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”
“Laughter is the language of the soul.”
“Every day you play with the light of the universe.”
Neruda Love Quotes
“By night, Love, tie your heart to mine, and the two together in their sleep will defeat the darkness.”
“My love for you is a journey; Starting at forever, and ending at never.”
“I love you as the plant that never blooms but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers.”
“In this crazy world, full of change and chaos, there is one thing of which I am certain, one thing which does not change: my love for you.”
“As long as I breathe I will breathe for you.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes I love you without knowing how:
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride; so I love you because I know no other way.”
“I love you and that’s the beginning and end of everything.”
“I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.”
“I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.”
“I love you as the water loves the sea. I love you as the twilight loves the darkness.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes about Nature
Nature is a central theme in Neruda’s poetry, and this section brings forth his profound reflections on the natural world. His words are like brushstrokes painting a vivid image of nature’s splendors. From the crashing waves of the sea to the gentle rustle of rain, Neruda’s observations of nature are infused with sensitivity and depth. The quotes in this section serve as a tribute to his love for the natural world and its undeniable influence on his craft.
“I need the sea because it teaches me.”
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.”
“You are like nobody since I love you.”
“I go from loving to not loving you, from waiting to not waiting for you, my heart moves from cold to fire.”
“Lost in the forest, I broke off a dark twig and lifted its whisper to my thirsty lips: maybe it was the voice of the rain crying.”
“Through nights like this one I held her in my arms. I kissed her again and again under the endless sky.”
Neruda Quotes Nature:
“What did the earth teach the trees? How to speak to the sky.”
“The fragrance of the earth lives in your crystalline nature.”
“I have come out of that landscape, that mud, that silence, to roam, to go singing through the world.”
“Nevertheless its steps can be heard.”
“Burn, burn, flame up, sparkle in trees of light.”
Neruda Sea Quotes:
“I need the sea because it teaches me.”
“Here I love you and the horizon hides you in vain.”
“Come like a river full of drowned men which flows down to the wild sea.”
“I love the sea’s sounds and the way it reflects the sky.”
“I have a feeling that my boat has struck, down there in the depths, against a great thing.”
Neruda Rain Quotes:
“Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us.”
“The same night whitening the same trees. We, of that time, are no longer the same.”
“Lost in the forest, I broke off a dark twig and lifted its whisper to my thirsty lips: maybe it was the voice of the rain crying.”
“But from each crime are born bullets that will one day seek out in you where the heart lies.”
“A kiss is a secret which takes the lips for the ear.”
Spring Quotes:
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“Spring: a hill without a name veiled in morning mist.”
“In the spring twilight the full moon is shining: Girls take their places as though around an altar.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
Pablo Neruda Poems and Poetry:
Step into the universe of Neruda’s poetry, where every line is a prism refracting human emotion and experience. This section highlights some standout quotes from his poetry that encapsulate the essence of his writing style. We take a closer look at his poems – teeming with raw emotion, the elegance of simplicity, and the power of his vivid imagery. Through his poetry, Neruda invites us into a world woven with words, shaped by his insightful observations and rich emotional landscapes.
Pablo Neruda Poems:
From “If You Forget Me”: “Well, now, if little by little you stop loving me, I shall stop loving you little by little.”
From “Ode to the Book”: “When I close a book, I open life.”
From “A Song of Despair”: “The memory of you emerges from the night around me.”
From “Sonnet XVII”: “I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.”
From “Tonight I Can Write”: “Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
Neruda Quotes on Poetry:
“Poetry is an act of peace. Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“The poet is the tapering point of a pyramid and the submerged population is its base.”
“A poem is a city filled with streets and sewers.”
“He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, dies slowly.”
The Poetry of Pablo Neruda Quotes:
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
“In this part of the story I am the one who dies, the only one, and I will die of love because I love you.”
“Laughter is the language of the soul.”
“Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us.”
Neruda Poem Quotes:
“By night, Love, tie your heart to mine, and the two together in their sleep will defeat the darkness.”
“Lost in the forest, I broke off a dark twig and lifted its whisper to my thirsty lips: maybe it was the voice of the rain crying.”
“I can write the saddest verses of all tonight. Write, for instance: ‘The night is full of stars, and the stars, blue, shiver in the distance.'”
“But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes in Spanish and Other Languages:
Language is a beautiful vehicle for expression, and Neruda’s works are proof of this. This section explores his quotes in Spanish, as well as translations in other languages. Experience the rhythm and cadence of his original Spanish verses and their resonant interpretations. Whether it’s the romantic hues of Spanish, the profound depth of Hindi, or the rich tradition of Tamil, each translation carries the essence of Neruda’s wisdom and creativity.
Neruda Quotes in Spanish:
“Quiero hacer contigo lo que la primavera hace con los cerezos.”
“Me gustas cuando callas porque estás como ausente.”
“Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche.”
“Es tan corto el amor, y es tan largo el olvido.”
“Como si fueras fuego que consume, la luna vive en el revestimiento de tu piel.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes in Spanish and English:
“Amo tus pies porque anduvieron sobre la tierra y sobre el viento y sobre el agua, hasta que me encontraron.” / “But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.”
“Podrán cortar todas las flores, pero no podrán detener la primavera.” / “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“La risa es el lenguaje del alma.” / “Laughter is the language of the soul.”
“En mi cielo al crepúsculo eres como una nube.” / “In my sky at twilight you are like a cloud.”
“Para que nada nos separe, que nada nos una.” / “In order that nothing separates us, we must be together.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes Spanish:
“La memoria del corazón elimina los malos recuerdos y magnifica los buenos, y gracias a ese artificio, logramos sobrellevar el pasado.”
“Muero de amor por ti, de amor herido, yo siempre, siempre, siempre: del día a la noche, del monte al mar, del eco a la bruma, de cuerpo a cuerpo, de raíz a tierra… siempre.”
“De noche, amor, amarra tu corazón al mío y que ellos en el sueño derroten las tinieblas.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes en Español:
“Si nada nos salva de la muerte, al menos que el amor nos salve de la vida.”
“La poesía es un atentado celeste.”
“Es tan corto el amor y tan largo el olvido.”
“Podrán cortar todas las flores, pero no podrán detener la primavera.”
“Amo tus pies porque anduvieron sobre la tierra y sobre el viento y sobre el agua, hasta que me encontraron.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes Spanish English Translation:
“Te amo sin saber cómo, ni cuándo, ni de dónde.” / “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.”
“Amo la furia de tus ojos y en tu rostro el color de la pasión.” / “I love the fury of your eyes and the color of passion on your face.”
“Muero de amor por ti, de amor herido, yo siempre, siempre, siempre: del día a la noche/ “I die of love for you, of wounded love, always, always, always: from day to night.”
Other Pablo Neruda Quotes:
Beyond love, life, and nature, Neruda’s wisdom transcended into politics, human existence, and other facets of life. This section is a collection of his other notable quotes – timeless words that echo the diversity of his thoughts and the depth of his intellect. From his views on politics to the celebration of life’s mundane moments, these quotes embody the breadth and depth of Neruda’s literary prowess. They stand as a testament to his role not just as a poet, but also as a keen observer and commentator on life.
Pablo Neruda Quotes:
“Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
“I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
“Someday, somewhere – anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”
Neruda Quotes on Life:
“Laughter is the language of the soul.”
“To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.”
“Let us forget with generosity those who cannot love us.”
“A child who does not play is not a child, but the man who doesn’t play has lost forever the child who lived in him and who he will miss terribly.”
“He who does not travel, who does not read, who does not listen to music, who does not find grace in himself, dies slowly.”
Pablo Neruda Quotes about Politics:
(Note: Pablo Neruda was a diplomat and a politician, and his political ideology significantly influenced his work, but direct quotes about politics aren’t as prevalent. Here are a few quotes that show his socio-political inclinations.)
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“In this part of the story, I am the one who dies, the only one, and I will die of love because I love you.”
“The books that help you the most are those which make you think the most.”
“Peace goes into the making of a poet as flour goes into the making of bread.”
“Poetry is an act of peace.”
Neruda Famous Quotes:
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.”
“I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.”
“Tonight I can write the saddest lines. I loved her, and sometimes she loved me too.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
“I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees.”
Popular Pablo Neruda Quotes
“I love you as certain dark things are to be loved, in secret, between the shadow and the soul.”
“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming.”
“Love is so short, forgetting is so long.”
“As if you were on fire from within, the moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
“Someday, somewhere – anywhere, unfailingly, you’ll find yourself, and that, and only that, can be the happiest or bitterest hour of your life.”
Conclusion:
As we conclude this exploration into Pablo Neruda’s world of words, it’s evident that his poetry transcends time and place. His words act as a mirror to our own feelings, bringing them to light with a delicacy and power that few other poets can match. Whether it’s his musings on love and life, his intimate bond with nature, his passion expressed in Spanish and other languages, or his insightful thoughts on politics and life in general, Neruda has a way of touching every reader’s heart. This blog post is a tribute to his unparalleled contribution to literature and a reminder of the universality of human emotions that his work so beautifully depicts. Through his poetry, Neruda showed us that we’re all capable of feeling deeply, loving passionately, and embracing the beauty of nature and life around us. And with these quotes, may we carry a bit of Neruda’s wisdom with us in our own life’s journey.
