蒂塔通过自己的肉知道火如何改变元素，如何将玉米粉块变成玉米饼，没有被爱的火焰温暖的灵魂是毫无生气的，就像无用的玉米粉球一样。
(Tita knew through her own flesh how fire transforms the elements, how a lump of corn flour is changed into a tortilla, how a soul that hasn't been warmed by the fire of love is lifeless, like a useless ball of corn flour.)