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“Is it possible that that insanity called love and jealousy does exist, and not only in the idiotic books of the ancients? What seems most strange is that I, I! … Equations, formulae, figures, and suddenly this! I can’t understand it, I can’t!” quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
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““Is it possible that that insanity called love and jealousy does exist, and not only in the idiotic books of the ancients? What seems most strange is that I, I! … Equations, formulae, figures, and suddenly this! I can’t understand it, I can’t!””

Yevgeny Zamyatin

About This Quote

Source Novel: We, 1924

He questions whether love and jealousy are irrational forces or natural, scientific phenomena, expressing confusion and awe at their power.

In simple terms: Love and jealousy may be irrational yet measurable.

Key Takeaway

Explore emotions with both heart and mind.

Themes

love jealousy irrationality science emotion

Mood

curious introspective philosophical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • self‑analysis
  • creative writing
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can love be quantified?
  • What role does jealousy play in human behavior?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can feel chaotic but may have underlying patterns.

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