Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that love is a form of temporary madness that can be cured or stabilized through the institution of marriage. It playfully hints at the idea that the initial passion or infatuation one feels when in love might eventually fade or be grounded when the commitment of marriage comes into the picture. By referring to love as a form of insanity, it captures the intense emotions and irrational behavior that can accompany being in love, but suggests that marriage provides stability and a potential remedy for this "insanity."

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