Burning Quote by Victor Hugo
“Loving is almost a substitute for thinking. Love is a burning forgetfulness of all other things. How shall we ask passion to be logical?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
Love can dominate rational thought, making logic secondary to passion.
In simple terms: Love overwhelms logic.
Balance emotion with reason.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative work
- decision making
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love be guided by reason?
- When does passion hinder clarity?
Pure logic may ignore essential human experience.