What a silly thing love is!' said the student as he walked…
“What a silly thing love is!' said the student as he walked away. 'It is not half as useful as logic, for it does not prove anything, and it is always telling one of things that are not going to happen, and making one believe things that are not true. In fact, it is quite unpractical, and, as in this age to be practical is everything, I shall go back to philosophy and study metaphysics.' So he returned to his room and pulled out a great dusty book, and began to read.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker mocks love as irrational and unhelpful compared to logic, preferring abstract philosophy over emotional experience.
In simple terms: Love is seen as irrational and useless compared to logic.
Key Takeaway
Question the value of emotion versus reason.
Themes
rationality
emotion
philosophy
Mood
reflective
skeptical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- academic study
- career decisions
- every‑day problem solving
Key Concepts
logic
love
metaphysics
practicality
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love truly impractical, or does it offer benefits logic logic cannot?
- When should we trust intuition over analysis?
A Different Perspective
Emotion can provide insight and motivation that pure logic may miss.