Damned Quote by Charles Bukowski
“love be damned now as love was damned when it first arrived.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Love Be Damned" (published in 1975)
Love is condemned from its start, yet persists despite being cursed.
In simple terms: Love is doomed yet endures.
Key Takeaway
Accept love's flaws and keep loving.
Themes
love
cynicism
resilience
Mood
melancholic
defiant
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative work
- personal struggle
Key Concepts
existential angst
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you resist love because of its risks?
- What makes love worth the suffering?
A Different Perspective
Love may bring pain and disillusionment.
