Great saying by great authors Quote by Vladimir Mayakovsky
“Love's boat has been shatteredagainst the life of everyday. You and I are quits, and it's useless to draw up a list of mutual hurts, sorrows, and pains.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Backbone Flute” (1916)
Love is broken by daily hardships; listing grievances is futile when the relationship is already fractured.
In simple terms: Daily life shatters love; counting hurts doesn’t help.
Accept loss and move forward.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- personal crisis
- creative burnout
- financial stress
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of to heal?
- How do daily routines erode intimacy?
Focusing on pain may prevent healing.