Quote by Cole Porter

It must be fun to be you And play with love as you do To treat each new romance As merely one more dance Or just another book to glance through It must be fun to acquire Whatever heart you desire, And when you're bored with it To tear it in two, It must be fun to be you.

It must be fun to be you And play with love as you do To tre

Summary

This quote sarcastically expresses admiration for a person who seemingly approaches love and relationships with a callous and detached attitude. The speaker suggests that this person finds enjoyment in treating each new romance as nothing more than a fleeting experience or a source of entertainment, discarding hearts at will when boredom arises. The quote implies a criticism of such behavior, juxtaposing the person's seemingly carefree attitude with the pain and emotional consequences they may inflict on others.

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