Quote by Julian Barnes

People in love, it is well known, suffer extreme conceptual delusions, the most common of these being that other people find your condition as thrilling and eye-watering as you do yourselves


People in love, it is well known, suffer extreme conceptual

Summary

This quote highlights the common misconception that people in love often believe their romantic relationship is as fascinating and captivating to others as it is to themselves. It suggests that when deeply infatuated, individuals may exhibit a certain level of self-absorption or overestimation of the interest others have in their love story. The quote playfully points out the subjective nature of being in love, reminding us that our passion and excitement may not necessarily resonate with others to the same degree.

By Julian Barnes
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