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Being in love Quote by Virginia Woolf

“But nothing is so strange when one is in love (and what was this except being in love?) as the complete indifference of other people.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“But nothing is so strange when one is in love (and what was this except being in love?) as the complete indifference of other people.”

Virginia Woolf

About This Quote

Source Novel: Mrs Dalloway, 1925

Love blinds us to others' behavior, making their indifference seem extraordinary.

In simple terms: Love makes others' indifference feel strange.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that love skews perception.

Themes

love perception indifference relationships

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • friendships
  • workplace dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology subjective reality social cognition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change your view of others?
  • Can you separate personal feelings from others' actions?
A Different Perspective

Love can amplify emotional reactions, obscuring objective judgment.

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