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Love Quote by Dorothy Parker

“And let her loves, when she is dead Write this above her bones, "No more she lives to give us bread Who asked her only stones.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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““And let her loves, when she is dead Write this above her bones, "No more she lives to give us bread Who asked her only stones.””

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Poem: “And Let Her Loves…” from *The Portable Dorothy Parker*, 1993

The poem mourns a woman whose contributions are undervalued, reduced to mere sustenance.

In simple terms: Her work is ignored and taken for granted.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and honor unseen labor.

Themes

gender labor recognition

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family caregiving
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

feminism social critique memory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who’s labor goes unnoticed in your life?
  • How can we better value invisible contributions?
A Different Perspective

May overlook systemic oppression.

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