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Love Quote by Paula Brackston

“If to be in love is to lose one’s self then I am as in love as it is possible to be, for I am utterly lost! My head is filled with thoughts of him, of the man who has so unexpectedly yet so completely claimed my heart. When I close my eyes I see him. When I dream it is of him. When I try to read a…” quote by Paula Brackston
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““If to be in love is to lose one’s self then I am as in love as it is possible to be, for I am utterly lost! My head is filled with thoughts of him, of the man who has so unexpectedly yet so completely claimed my heart. When I close my eyes I see him. When I dream it is of him. When I try to read a novel the words shift upon the page until they spell out his name. I am like a giddy girl, unable to be still or serious for a minute, flitting from one imagining to the next, all of him.””

Paula Brackston

About This Quote

The speaker feels completely consumed by love, losing personal identity and thinking of the beloved constantly.

In simple terms: Love overwhelms self and thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love but keep self-awareness.

Themes

love obsession identity passion

Mood

euphoric restless intense

Type

emotional romantic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • creative writing
  • daydreaming
  • mental focus
  • emotional intensity

Key Concepts

psychology romantic idealism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love affect your daily decisions?
  • Can intense affection coexist with self-care?
A Different Perspective

Love can eclipse personal goals and responsibilities.

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