Skip to content

Admiration Quote by Scott Weiland

“I see love, like art, as an obsession. Maybe that's an overly romantic view of human existence, but I'm an overly romantic human being. If love, like rock and roll, doesn't consume me 24-7, it's not love. It can be respect, appreciation, admiration, wonderment, it can be a world of glory and a…” quote by Scott Weiland
Download Open image
“I see love, like art, as an obsession. Maybe that's an overly romantic view of human existence, but I'm an overly romantic human being. If love, like rock and roll, doesn't consume me 24-7, it's not love. It can be respect, appreciation, admiration, wonderment, it can be a world of glory and a lifetime of peace, but I can't call it love. Love burns me and confuses me. Love's a light that can't be extinguished.”

Scott Weiland

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing love and art, 2005, null

Love is depicted as an all‑consuming, artistic obsession that defines existence, yet its intensity can be confusing and overwhelming.

In simple terms: Love is an intense, consuming art.

Key Takeaway

Accept love’s complexity.

Themes

love art obsession

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

philosophical personal narrative

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • artistic expression
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism psychology creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be balanced with other life aspects?
  • How does artistic obsession shape personal identity?
A Different Perspective

Intense love may become unhealthy if it dominates life.

4.6 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Scott Weiland

Explore all 51 Scott Weiland quotes

More Admiration quotes

Browse all 1,179 Admiration quotes