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Love, is it? First you lose your appetite, then you lose…

“Love, is it? First you lose your appetite, then you lose your tongue, then you take leave of your senses, and that's love!” quote by Mary Borden
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“Love, is it? First you lose your appetite, then you lose your tongue, then you take leave of your senses, and that's love!”

Mary Borden

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love consumes basic needs, silences speech, and overwhelms senses, turning them into love’s expression.

In simple terms: Love overwhelms appetite, speech, and senses.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s all‑consuming nature.

Themes

love desire loss of self

Mood

intense poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative inspiration
  • grief coping
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

sensory overload passion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What senses are muted by love?
  • How do you balance love with personal needs?
A Different Perspective

Intense love can lead to neglect of self‑care.

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