Quote by Harry Crews
He did not know what love was. And he did not know what good it was. But he knew he carried it around with him, a scabrous spot of rot, of contagion, for which there was no cure.
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Summary
This quote highlights a character's ignorance about love and its positive effects. The person acknowledges that they possess love but lacks awareness of its true nature and benefits. Instead, they perceive it as something negative, likening it to a festering wound that spreads turmoil and cannot be healed. The quote captures the character's belief that love is burdensome and detrimental, revealing their pessimistic or wounded outlook on relationships and emotions.
Topics
Love
By Harry Crews