I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all. So, tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?
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It's delightful, it's delicious, it's de-lovely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote celebrates the joy and beauty found in love and art.
Cole Porter's quote expresses a whimsical joy that can come from love and beauty. It captures the essence of delight, suggesting that the experiences and feelings associated with love are not only enjoyable but also creatively enriching, enhancing our perception of life.
Themes
DelightLoveArtJoyCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a romantic wedding speech to emphasize the joy of love.
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All quotes →Every time I look down on this timeless town Whether blue or gray be her skies. Whether loud be her cheers or soft be her tears, More and more do I realize: I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall. I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles, I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles. I love Paris every moment, Every moment of the year. I love Paris, why, oh why do I love Paris? Because my love is near.
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My sole inspiration is a telephone call from a director. ... (when asked who wrote 'Some Enchanted Evening') Rodgers and Hammerstein, if you can imagine it taking two men to write one song. ... Good authors, too, who once knew better words now use only four-letter words writing prose. ... Brush up your Shakespeare and they'll all kowtow.
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