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You're not sick you're just in love.
Irving Berlin
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Being in love can feel overwhelming but is often mistaken for a state of illness.

This quote by Irving Berlin humorously suggests that the emotional highs and lows experienced by those in love can resemble the feelings of being unwell, yet it is a passionate state rather than a negative one. It implies that love is a powerful and transformative experience that can make us feel both ecstatic and vulnerable, blurring the lines between joy and distress.

Themes

LoveEmotionPassionFeelingRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

This quote could be shared at a wedding to celebrate the power of love.

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