Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Ernesto Cardenal
- My poetry is not lyric. The epigrams are lyric because they come from my youthful period of lyricism, but my other poetry is not lyric.
- We turn outward, attracted by the beauty we see in created things without realizing that they are only a reflection of the real beauty. And the real beauty is within us.
- I began to write poetry when I was about four years old. In other words, I’ve always been writing poetry.
- I speak of the current civilization and I consider her not as a symbol but as victim-victim, really, of the commercialization, of the falsification of this real world. That is my theme.
- What Marxism calls atheism is basically the negation of an idol, which sometimes bears the name of God.
- I myself have never called what I write anti-poetry. I also think that my poetry should not be only known as the poetry of Ernesto Cardenal but rather as Nicaraguan poetry.
- I am not interested in an economic liberation of man without the liberation of the whole man.
- According to some liberation theologians atheism is not the cause of the conflict between Christianity and Marxism, but is rather the link between them.
- God may do something silly at any time, because, like any lover, God does not reason. God is drunk with love.
- We all share in the same cosmic rhythm… For all natural laws are like the rhythm of the strings of the harp.
Ernesto Cardenal (1925-2020) was a Nicaraguan poet, priest, and revolutionary figure. Born on January 20, 1925, in Granada, Nicaragua, he grew up in a family of intellectuals and pursued studies in literature and theology. Cardenal was deeply influenced by liberation theology, a movement advocating for social justice and equality within the Catholic Church.
He gained international recognition for his poetry, characterized by its innovative style and social commentary. His most notable works include “Cántico Cósmico” and “Hora 0,” which blend spirituality, politics, and environmental concerns. Cardenal’s writing often reflected his commitment to addressing societal inequalities and promoting the rights of the marginalized.
In the 1970s, Cardenal actively supported the Sandinista revolution against the Somoza dictatorship in Nicaragua. He served as the Minister of Culture in the Sandinista government after their victory in 1979. However, he eventually became critical of the Sandinista leadership due to perceived authoritarian tendencies.
Cardenal’s complex relationship with both his faith and politics marked his life. Despite his conflicts with the Church hierarchy and political shifts, his legacy endures as a significant figure in Latin American literature and social activism. Ernesto Cardenal passed away on March 1, 2020, leaving behind a profound impact on the intersection of poetry, spirituality, and social change.
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