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Love Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

“(a man in love speaking) "I don't notice much of anything anymore but Marie." He laid his hand on his chest. "This force," he said, "it just does with you what it wants to do with you, makes you feel what it wants to make you feel." --"Tango” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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““(a man in love speaking) "I don't notice much of anything anymore but Marie." He laid his hand on his chest. "This force," he said, "it just does with you what it wants to do with you, makes you feel what it wants to make you feel." --"Tango””

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

Source Novel: Tango, 1970

Love can overwhelm perception, making one lose awareness of everything else and feel compelled by an uncontrollable force.

In simple terms: Love blurs awareness and drives uncontrollable feelings.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s power but stay grounded.

Themes

love perception loss control emotion

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • intense emotional moments
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

obsession subjective reality psychological force

Questions to Reflect On

  • What boundaries help maintain self‑identity in love?
  • How can one balance passion with awareness?
A Different Perspective

Love can cloud judgment and lead to loss of self.

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