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“I had long since given up trying to extract from a woman as it were the square root of her unknown quantity, the mystery of which a mere introduction was generally enough to dispel.” quote by Marcel Proust
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“I had long since given up trying to extract from a woman as it were the square root of her unknown quantity, the mystery of which a mere introduction was generally enough to dispel.”

Marcel Proust

About This Quote

Source Novel: In Search of Lost Time, 1913

Attempting to quantify a woman's mystery is futile; simple introductions often dissolve the enigma.

In simple terms: Mysteries resist quantification.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty in relationships.

Themes

love mystery human nature

Mood

thoughtful poetic

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • dating advice
  • relationship counseling
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

intimacy communication philosophical perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is curiosity harmful?
  • How to appreciate mystery without fear?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can damage intimacy.

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