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Love Quote by Charles Bukowski

“Love came hard and very seldom. When it did it was usually for the wrong reasons.” quote by Charles Bukowski
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“Love came hard and very seldom. When it did it was usually for the wrong reasons.”

Charles Bukowski

About This Quote

Source Poem: Love is a Dog From Hell, 1977

Love often arrives rarely and with flawed motives, making it painful.

In simple terms: Love is rare and often misguided.

Key Takeaway

Beware of love’s hidden costs.

Themes

love disillusionment pain

Mood

cynical melancholic

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • dating
  • emotional risk

Key Concepts

romantic idealism self‑sabotage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What patterns repeat in your relationships?
  • How can you recognize healthy love?
A Different Perspective

Not all love is harmful; some can be healthy.

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