Who said “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you…”?

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Joan Crawford. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceInterview, Hollywood Reporter (1954)

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“Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.”
— Joan Crawford
VerifiedInterview, Hollywood Reporter (1954) · evidenceLove

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APA

Crawford, J. (n.d.). Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27299-love-is-a-fire-but-whether-it-is/

MLA

Crawford, Joan. “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27299-love-is-a-fire-but-whether-it-is/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Crawford, Joan. “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/27299-love-is-a-fire-but-whether-it-is/.

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