Quote by H. L. Mencken

Love is the delusion that one man or woman differs from another.

Love is the delusion that one man or woman differs from anot

Summary

This quote suggests that love is a state of mind in which people believe that others are fundamentally unique or different from one another. It implies that love is a kind of illusion or deception, as it assumes that individuals possess distinct qualities or characteristics that set them apart. The quote challenges the idea that there can be true individuality in love, possibly suggesting that it is an irrational belief.

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By H. L. Mencken

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