Quote by Thomas Moore

Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.

Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of romantic love is often perceived as an illusion because people often come to realize its impermanence after experiencing the end of a love affair or the settling energy that follows after marriage. It implies that the intense and passionate emotions associated with romantic love fade away over time, questioning the long-lasting nature of such relationships.

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By Thomas Moore

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