Who said “Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.”?

Misattributed

Not John Lennon. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

What the research foundNot by John Lennon. Earliest known source: Lyrics by Roland Orzabal and Nicky Holland, Tears for Fears, 'Advice for the Young at Heart' (1989).

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“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.”
— John Lennon
MisattributedNot by John Lennon. Earliest known source: Lyrics by Roland Orzabal and Nicky Holland, Tears for Fears, 'Advice for the Young at Heart' (1989). · evidenceLove

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“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.” [Quotation attributed to John Lennon]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16011-love-is-a-promise-love-is-a-souvenir/

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“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.” Attributed to John Lennon. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16011-love-is-a-promise-love-is-a-souvenir/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.” Attributed to John Lennon. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/16011-love-is-a-promise-love-is-a-souvenir/.

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