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“When a man and woman are successfully in love, their whole activity is energized and victorious. They walk better, their digestion improves, they think more clearly, their secret worries drop away, the world is fresh and interesting, and they can do more than they dreamed that they could do. In…” quote by Walter Lippmann
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“When a man and woman are successfully in love, their whole activity is energized and victorious. They walk better, their digestion improves, they think more clearly, their secret worries drop away, the world is fresh and interesting, and they can do more than they dreamed that they could do. In love of this kind sexual intimacy is not the dead end of desire as it is in romantic or promiscuous love, but periodic affirmation of the inward delight of desire pervading an active life.”

Walter Lippmann

About This Quote

Source Book: Public Opinion, Walter Lippmann, 1922

Love energizes body and mind, improving health, clarity, and motivation, turning life into a vibrant, productive experience.

In simple terms: Love boosts health, clarity, and drive.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep, supportive relationships.

Themes

love health motivation productivity wellbeing

Mood

optimistic energetic warm

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • long‑term partnership
  • team projects
  • creative collaborations
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology physiology relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change your daily habits?
  • What practices keep love supportive over time?
A Different Perspective

Intense romance may not sustain these benefits; balance is needed.

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