Quote by Octavio Paz

If we are a metaphor of the universe, the human couple is the metaphor par excellence, the point of intersection of all forces and the seed of all forms. The couple is time recaptured, the return to the time before time.

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Summary

This quote suggests that if we think of ourselves as a representation of the universe, then the human couple embodies this concept most profoundly. It signifies the convergence of various energies and the origin of all shapes and forms. The couple is seen as a way to relive time, a return to a state that predates the conception of time itself. It implies that the relationship between two individuals holds immense significance and embodies profound cosmic connections.

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Relationships

By Octavio Paz

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