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Courtship Quote by Douglas William Jerrold

“A man is in no danger so long as he talks his love; but to write it is to impale himself on his own pothooks.” quote by Douglas William Jerrold
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“A man is in no danger so long as he talks his love; but to write it is to impale himself on his own pothooks.”

Douglas William Jerrold

About This Quote

Source Play: The School for Scandal, 1777

Expressing love verbally is safe; writing it exposes one's deepest feelings and risks.

In simple terms: Writing love is risky.

Key Takeaway

Choose words wisely when sharing love.

Themes

love communication risk

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic confession
  • letter writing
  • public speech

Key Concepts

literature emotional exposure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is spoken love always safer?
  • When does written love deepen connection?
A Different Perspective

Written love can be misinterpreted or cause vulnerability.

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