Skip to content

Fall Quote by Fran Lebowitz

“The main symptom of falling in love is that you lose your intellectual prowess.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
Download Open image
“The main symptom of falling in love is that you lose your intellectual prowess.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Trouble with Love,” The New Yorker, 1999

Falling in love often overwhelms rational thought, causing a temporary loss of intellectual sharpness.

In simple terms: Love dulls intellect.

Key Takeaway

Balance emotion with reason.

Themes

love psychology intellect

Mood

reflective lighthearted

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • decision making
  • creative work

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional hijacking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain clarity in love?
  • When does love enhance intellect?
A Different Perspective

Love can impair judgment.

3.4 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Fran Lebowitz

Explore all 408 Fran Lebowitz quotes

More Fall quotes

Browse all 13,401 Fall quotes