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“Is love a fancy, or a feeling?” quote by Hartley Coleridge
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“Is love a fancy, or a feeling?”

Hartley Coleridge

About This Quote

Source Letter: Philosophical Inquiry, 1805

He questions whether love is a fleeting fancy or a deep feeling, probing its nature.

In simple terms: Is love a fad or a feeling?

Key Takeaway

Explore love’s depth.

Themes

love philosophy emotion

Mood

thoughtful romantic

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑reflection
  • artistic expression
  • spirituality

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • How do you distinguish fleeting attraction from lasting love?
A Different Perspective

Love’s definition varies across cultures.

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