Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Love, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

Summary

This satirical definition of love suggests that it is a form of temporary madness that can be cured by marriage. It offers a lighthearted perspective, emphasizing how marriage seeks to stabilize and bring order to the chaotic and irrational nature of love. The quote suggests that the strong emotions and irrational behaviors associated with love can be tamed and channeled through the commitment and commitment of marriage, implying that marriage provides a sense of stability and rationality to overcome the "temporary insanity" of love.

By Ambrose Bierce

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