Quote by John Barrymore

Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful girl and discovering that she looks like a haddock.

Love is the delightful interval between meeting a beautiful

Summary

This quote humorously captures the fleeting nature of infatuation. It suggests that love is found in the initial encounter with someone beautiful, leading to a state of delight. However, this perception is shattered upon discovering unattractive qualities in that person, symbolized by comparing them to a haddock. The quote highlights how love can be rapidly lost or transformed based on one's perception, reminding us of the subjective and sometimes whimsical nature of love and attraction.

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