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“A mighty pain to love it is, And 'tis a pain that pain to miss; But, of all pains, the greatest pain Is to love, but love in vain.” quote by Anonymous
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“A mighty pain to love it is, And 'tis a pain that pain to miss; But, of all pains, the greatest pain Is to love, but love in vain.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Love can be a painful, unreciprocated experience, described as the deepest sorrow.

In simple terms: Love can hurt most when it’s unreturned.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s risks.

Themes

love pain unrequited affection emotion sorrow

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • writing poetry
  • self‑reflection
  • artistic expression
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychology poetry human experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • How do you cope with unreciprocated feelings?
A Different Perspective

Love’s pain may lead to emotional distress if unaddressed.

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