Bad love Quote by Dorothy Parker
““A Very Short Song Once, when I was young and true, Someone left me sad- Broke my brittle heart in two; And that is very bad. Love is for unlucky folk, Love is but a curse. Once there was a heart I broke; And that, I think, is worse.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Very Short Song” by Dorothy Parker, 1920s
The speaker laments love as painful, seeing it as a curse that brings heartbreak and regret.
In simple terms: Love feels like a painful curse that leaves a broken heart.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s risks and protect your heart.
Themes
love
heartbreak
regret
fortune
wisdom
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
lament
When to use this quote
- young love
- failed relationships
- self‑reflection
- healing
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
curses
emotional pain
self‑protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns repeat in your relationships?
- How can you turn heartbreak into learning?
A Different Perspective
Love can also bring growth and connection, not only pain.