The poet is one who is able to keep the fresh vision of the child alive.
Anais NinRead
I want to love you wildly. I don’t want words, but inarticulate cries, meaningless, from the bottom of my most primitive being, that flow from my belly like honey. A piercing joy, that leaves me empty, conquered, silenced.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep, instinctual desire for a passionate and raw connection in love, beyond just words.
Anais Nin's quote captures the essence of wanting to experience love in its most primal form, where emotions transcend verbal expression. It suggests that true love evokes profound feelings that can leave one feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable, highlighting the intensity and complexity of human emotions.
Themes
LovePassionEmotionIntimacyConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a romantic speech to express deep affection.
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