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Fall in love Quote by Fredrik Backman

“I was once told that ‘You love soccer because it’s instinctive. If a ball comes rolling down the street you give it a punt. You love it for the same reason that you fall in love. Because you don’t know how to avoid it.” quote by Fredrik Backman
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““I was once told that ‘You love soccer because it’s instinctive. If a ball comes rolling down the street you give it a punt. You love it for the same reason that you fall in love. Because you don’t know how to avoid it.””

Fredrik Backman

About This Quote

Source Novel: Anxious People, 2019

Love is instinctive, like a reflex that draws you in without conscious control.

In simple terms: Love is an instinctive reflex.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s spontaneity.

Themes

love instinct human nature

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

fiction psychological

When to use this quote

  • first dates
  • unexpected friendships
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

psychology emotional reflex relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fall in love so quickly?
  • How can we balance instinct with reason?
A Different Perspective

Instinct may ignore rational boundaries.

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