Quote by S. J. Perelman

Love is not the dying moan of a distant violin-it's the triumphant twang of a bedspring.

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Summary

This quote suggests that love is not a melancholic, sorrowful experience but rather a joyful and passionate one. It implies that love is not passive but lively and vibrant, comparing it to the joyful sound produced by a bedspring. The quote challenges the conventional romanticized notion of love and offers a more dynamic and energetic interpretation, emphasizing the excitement and life-affirming nature of this powerful emotion.

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