Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

All the passions make us commit faults; love makes us commit the most ridiculous ones.

All the passions make us commit faults; love makes us commit

Summary

This quote suggests that while all emotions can lead us to make mistakes, love is particularly capable of leading us to make foolish and irrational decisions. Love, being a powerful force, can sometimes blind us to logic and reason, compelling us to act in ways that may seem absurd or unwise to others. It implies that when love drives our actions, we are more prone to surrendering our better judgement, potentially resulting in actions that may be perceived as ridiculous or illogical.

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By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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