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The art of losing isn't hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
Context
Here we are at the very beginning of One Art, and we get the clear opening statement of the poem: loss isn’t a big deal, and we should probably get used to it.
Ouch.
Get the full summary of the poem here.
Where you've heard it
This quote gets around.
- People refer to it when talking about aging.
- Jennifer Weiner's novel, In Her Shoes, and the film adaptation, quote this poem.
- Sports writers give it a go sometimes.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
If you're telling someone to "get over it," we'll bump you up a few points. Otherwise, you're good to go.