Quote by Antoine Rivarol

To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes.

To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy

Summary

This quote suggests that a person tends to get lost in deep contemplation or daydreaming when they are experiencing either extreme happiness or extreme unhappiness. In such heightened emotional states, the mind becomes more inclined to wander into thoughts and fantasies, seeking an escape or an augmentation of the current reality. The quote implies that being in the midst of intense emotions can evoke a desire to detach from the present and delve into the realm of reverie, providing a temporary refuge from the intensity of one's emotional state.

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