Quote by Paulo Coelho

Reason lost the battle, and all I could do was surrender and accept I was in love.

Reason lost the battle, and all I could do was surrender and

Summary

This quote reflects the surrendering of control and logic in the face of love. It suggests that even when rationality and reasoning may argue against it, love triumphs and conquers one's emotions and decisions. The speaker acknowledges that despite their best efforts to resist or deny love, they ultimately succumb to its power and embrace it, realizing that resisting it is futile. It highlights the unpredictable and all-encompassing nature of love, which can overshadow the influence of reason and logic.

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Love Reason Acceptance Surrender Battle

By Paulo Coelho

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