Quote by Marilyn French

Well, love is insanity. The ancient Greeks knew that. It is the taking over of a rational and lucid mind by delusion and self-destruction. You lose yourself, you have no power over yourself, you can't even think straight.

Well, love is insanity. The ancient Greeks knew that. It is

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This quote portrays love as a form of madness or irrationality. It suggests that when one falls in love, their rationality and clear thinking are overcome by delusion and self-destructive behavior. Love is depicted as a force that takes control over one's mind and renders them powerless, preventing them from making sound decisions or thinking logically. By emphasizing the loss of oneself and the lack of control, the quote encapsulates the intense and all-consuming nature of love.

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