Believe Quote by Oscar Wilde
“What a silly thing love is! It is not half as useful as logic, for it does not prove anything and it is always telling one things that are not going to happen, and making one believe things that are not true.”
About This Quote
Source Play: “A Woman of No Importance” by Oscar Wilde, 1893
Love is irrational and unreliable, unlike logic which provides certainty.
In simple terms: Love is illogical.
Key Takeaway
Balance emotion with reason.
Themes
love
logic
irrationality
Mood
wry
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust love over logic?
- How can logic and love coexist?
A Different Perspective
Pure logic may ignore human depth.
