Doe Quote by Elfriede Jelinek
“It is not enough ... simply to surrender oneself brainlessly to love, when it knocks at the door, one must also calculate because of later life, which does sometimes follow.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Love Door, Elfriede Jelinek, 1995
Love requires both surrender and rational calculation for future consequences.
In simple terms: Love needs surrender and calculation.
Balance emotion with foresight.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career choices
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to you balance love and logic?
- When is calculation harmful?
Over‑analysis can stifle passion.