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“A woman in love is a very poor judge of character.” quote by J. G. Holland
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“A woman in love is a very poor judge of character.”

J. G. Holland

About This Quote

Source Essay: Love and Perception, 1915

Love impairs objective judgment of others’ character.

In simple terms: Being in love clouds judgment.

Key Takeaway

Beware of bias when emotionally involved.

Themes

love bias judgment relationships psychology

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendship
  • workplace
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

emotional distortion cognitive bias decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance emotion and reason?
  • What safeguards help maintain objectivity?
A Different Perspective

Strong emotions can also heighten insight in some contexts.

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