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Feeling Quote by Doug Dorst

“I think it's love.' 'Funny.' 'I'm serious.' 'And your support for this is...?' 'A feeling.' 'You need more than that.” quote by Doug Dorst
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““I think it's love.' 'Funny.' 'I'm serious.' 'And your support for this is...?' 'A feeling.' 'You need more than that.””

Doug Dorst

About This Quote

Source Novel: S. & The City of Lost Books, 2009

Love is complex, requiring more than fleeting feelings; it demands depth and commitment.

In simple terms: Love needs depth, not just feelings.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper connection beyond surface emotions.

Themes

love commitment communication

Mood

introspective romantic

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • long‑term partnership
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence relationship dynamics authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “more than that” mean to you?
  • How do you differentiate love from infatuation?
A Different Perspective

Romantic idealism can overlook practical compatibility.

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