Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Love is a temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.

Love is a temporary insanity curable by marriage or by remov

Summary

This quote suggests that love is a form of temporary madness that can be cured either through marriage or by removing oneself from the circumstances that led to falling in love. It implies that love leads individuals to act in irrational ways and that committing to a long-term partnership or distancing oneself from the cause of their infatuation can provide a remedy. In essence, this quote portrays love as a transient state of irrationality that can be resolved through specific actions.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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