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“We love being in love, that's the truth on't. If we had not met Joan, we should have met Kate, and adored her. We know our mistresses are no better than many other women, nor no prettier, nor no wiser, nor no wittier. 'Tis not for these reasons we love a woman, or for any special quality or charm I know of; we might as well demand that a lady should be the tallest woman in the world, like the Shropshire giantess, as that she should be a paragon in any other character, before we began to love her.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is irrational and not based on ideal traits; affection persists despite flaws and comparisons
In simple terms: Love ignores superficial qualities and persists
Key Takeaway
Accept love beyond perfection
Themes
love
irrationality
human nature
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- self‑acceptance
- dating advice
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology of attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities truly matter in love?
- How do you balance expectations and reality?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing partners can hinder genuine connection