Quote by Alain de Botton, On Love

...if the beginnings of love and amorous politics are equally rosy, then the ends may be equally bloody.

...if the beginnings of love and amorous politics are equall

Summary

This quote suggests that both love and the pursuit of power through romantic relationships can begin with a sense of optimism and beauty. However, it also implies that just as love can end in tragedy, the pursuit of power can lead to destructive and violent outcomes. The quote speaks to the potential for both love and amorous politics to bring about undesirable consequences, highlighting the parallel between the two and the potential for an equally negative end result.

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By Alain de Botton, On Love

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