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“If he desired to know about automobiles, he would, without question, study diligently about automobiles. If his wife desired to be a gourmet cook, she'd certainly study the art of cooking, perhaps even attending a cooking class. Yet, it never seems as obvious to him that if he wants to live in…” quote by Leo Buscaglia
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“If he desired to know about automobiles, he would, without question, study diligently about automobiles. If his wife desired to be a gourmet cook, she'd certainly study the art of cooking, perhaps even attending a cooking class. Yet, it never seems as obvious to him that if he wants to live in love, he must spend at least as much time as the auto mechanic or the gourmet in studying love.”

Leo Buscaglia

About This Quote

Source Book: Love: A New Language, 1995

Studying love requires as much effort as mastering any skill, demanding dedicated learning and practice.

In simple terms: Love needs study and practice like any other skill.

Key Takeaway

Invest time in learning how to love.

Themes

love learning personal growth

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • personal therapy
  • relationship workshops

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence relationship skills self‑development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What methods help you study love?
  • How can you measure progress in love?
A Different Perspective

Love is abstract, making study harder to quantify.

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