Emotion Quote by Ivan Goncharov
““Although people call love a capricious and unaccountable emotion that arises like an illness, nonetheless it has its own laws and reasons, like everything else. If these laws have been little studied so far, that is because a person struck down by love is in no condition to observe with a scholar's eye as the impression steals into his soul and shackles his emotions like a dream, as first his eyes go blind, at which moment his pulse and then his heart begin beating harder, all of a sudden there arises as of yesterday an undying devotion, the desire to sacrifice oneself; one's I gradually vanishes and crosses over into him or her; the mind becomes wither unusually dull or unusually sharp; the will surrenders to the will of another; and the head bows, the knees shake and the tears and fever come.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Oblomov, 1859
Love overwhelms rational thought, altering perception, emotions, and will, turning the lover into a self‑effacing devotee.
In simple terms: Love changes mind and body dramatically.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s power to transform self‑identity.
Themes
love
passion
psychology
Mood
emotional
intense
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional intensity
identity shift
psychological transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect personal identity in love?
- How does love reshape priorities?
A Different Perspective
Love can lead to loss of self and unhealthy dependency.
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