Im a keeper of flocks.The flock is my thoughtsAnd my thoughts are all sensations.I think with my eyes and with my earsAnd with my hands and feetAnd with my nose and mouth.Thinking about a flower is seeing and smelling itAnd eating a piece of fruit is knowing its meaning.Thats why when on a hot dayI feel sad from liking it so much,And I throw myself lengthwise on the grassAnd shut my hot eyes,And feeling my whole body lying on reality,I know the truth and Im happy.
About This Quote
About Alberto Caeiro, The Keeper of Sheep
Alberto Caeiro, The Keeper of Sheep.
Themes
- Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime
- God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
- Love — Quotes exploring romantic love, compassion, and human connection
- Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it
- Sadness — Navigating grief, melancholy, and emotional depth
- Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth