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“Love is a game-yes? I think it is a drowning.” quote by Amy Lowell
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“Love is a game-yes? I think it is a drowning.”

Amy Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Love is a Game-yes?" (published 1920)

Love is portrayed as a perilous, overwhelming force that can drown the lover.

In simple terms: Love feels like drowning.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love's intensity.

Themes

love danger emotion

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • intimate relationships
  • heartbreak
  • creative expression
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

romanticism psychology vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does love become harmful?
  • How can we navigate love's risks?
A Different Perspective

Love's intensity can be destructive if unchecked.

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