Quote by Bernard Le Bovier Fontenelle

There are three things I have loved but never understood. Art, music and women.

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Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perplexity and admiration towards three aspects of life: art, music, and women. Despite loving these elements, the speaker acknowledges a lack of understanding. It can be interpreted as an expression of the mystery, complexity, and subjective nature inherent in these domains. By recognizing the limitations of their comprehension, the quote implies a sense of humility and awe for the depth and intricacies embedded within art, music, and the complexities of human relationships.

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By Bernard Le Bovier Fontenelle

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