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Love Quote by Irmgard Keun

“We went to the movies together. It was a movie about girls in uniforms. They were high-class girls, but they had the same problems I have. You love somebody and that brings tears to your eyes and gives you a red nose. You love somebody--it's nothing you can understand. It doesn't matter whether…” quote by Irmgard Keun
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““We went to the movies together. It was a movie about girls in uniforms. They were high-class girls, but they had the same problems I have. You love somebody and that brings tears to your eyes and gives you a red nose. You love somebody--it's nothing you can understand. It doesn't matter whether it's a man or a woman or God.””

Irmgard Keun

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Artificial Mother” (1935) by Irmgard Keun

Love transcends gender and divine categories, revealing universal vulnerability and emotional intensity.

In simple terms: Love is a deep, confusing feeling beyond labels.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s universal power.

Themes

love identity emotional vulnerability human connection gender divinity

Mood

reflective poetic intimate

Type

literary philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • artistic expression
  • social commentary
  • psychological introspection

Key Concepts

universal love emotional expression identity fluidity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love reveal about personal identity?
  • How does love challenge societal norms?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations may differ on the role of gender versus divine love.

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