Quote by Dorothy Parker, from Incurable
And if my heart be scarred and burned, The safer, I, for all I learned; The calmer, I, to see it true That ways of love are never new- The love that sets you daft and dazed Is every love that ever blazed; The happier, I, to fathom this: A kiss is every other kiss.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the idea that love, despite its ups and downs, is a universal experience that remains constant. The speaker suggests that even though their heart has been scarred and burned in the past, they have gained wisdom and understanding from their experiences. They have come to the realization that all forms of love, regardless of the intensity, are essentially the same. This understanding brings them a sense of calmness and happiness, as they no longer chase after fleeting and illusory notions of new and unfamiliar love, but appreciate the simple and timeless beauty of a single kiss.