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“Do you remember that old TV series, Get Smart? Do you remember at the beginning where Maxwell Smart is walking down the secret corridor and there are all of those doors that open sideways, and upside down and gateways and stuff? I think that everyone keeps a whole bunch of doors just like this…” quote by Douglas Coupland
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“Do you remember that old TV series, Get Smart? Do you remember at the beginning where Maxwell Smart is walking down the secret corridor and there are all of those doors that open sideways, and upside down and gateways and stuff? I think that everyone keeps a whole bunch of doors just like this between themselves and the world. But when you're in love, all of your doors are open, and all of their doors are open. And you roller-skate down your halls together.”

Douglas Coupland

About This Quote

Source TV Show: Get Smart, 1965‑1970

When in love, personal barriers dissolve, allowing mutual openness and shared journeys.

In simple terms: Love removes personal barriers.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness in relationships.

Themes

love openness connection relationships

Mood

joyful reflective

Type

romantic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnership
  • friendship
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology intimacy metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does openness affect intimacy?
  • When should we maintain personal boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Love may also expose vulnerabilities and require boundaries.

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