Quote by Marcel Proust

Like everybody who is not in love, he thought one chose the person to be loved after endless deliberations and on the basis of particular qualities or advantages.

Like everybody who is not in love, he thought one chose the

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This quote suggests that the person speaking, who is not in love, believes that people consciously and rationally choose their partners after careful consideration of certain qualities or advantages they possess. However, it highlights the speaker's misconception, as it implies that love is a reasoned decision rather than a profound emotional connection that is often beyond rational control.

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