Doubt Quote by Dorothy Parker
“Because your eyes are slant and slow, Because your hair is sweet to touch, My heart is high again; but oh, I doubt if this will get me much.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (inspired), 1925
The speaker admires physical traits but doubts the lasting value of love.
In simple terms: Physical attraction versus emotional uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge doubts while appreciating beauty.
Themes
love
uncertainty
beauty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- courtship
- first dates
- personal reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
romanticism
self‑doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes love endure beyond appearance?
- How do doubts shape affection?
A Different Perspective
Attraction alone may not sustain a relationship.
