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My own dear love, he is strong and bold And he cares not…

“My own dear love, he is strong and bold And he cares not what comes after. His words ring sweet as a chime of gold, And his eyes are lit with laughter. He is jubilant as a flag unfurled - Oh, a girl, she'd not forget him. My own dear love, he is all my world - And I wish I'd never met him.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“My own dear love, he is strong and bold And he cares not what comes after. His words ring sweet as a chime of gold, And his eyes are lit with laughter. He is jubilant as a flag unfurled - Oh, a girl, she'd not forget him. My own dear love, he is all my world - And I wish I'd never met him.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A lover is praised for boldness and joy, yet the speaker fears the inevitable loss and regrets meeting him.

In simple terms: A bold lover brings joy and regret.

Key Takeaway

Cherish love but guard against heartbreak.

Themes

love regret boldness joy heartbreak

Mood

nostalgic melancholic reflective

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • emotional risk

Key Concepts

romantic idealism emotional conflict poetic lament

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to dangerous love?
  • Can joy outweigh potential loss?
A Different Perspective

Love can be both uplifting and painful.

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