Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

When two people are really happy about one another, one can generally assume that they are mistaken.

When two people are really happy about one another, one can

Summary

This quote suggests that when two people are overly enthusiastic or ecstatic about each other, their feelings may be based on a misguided perception or idealization. It implies that genuine happiness in a relationship requires a realistic understanding and acceptance of one another's flaws and imperfections. The quote challenges the notion that intense infatuation or excessive praise within a relationship is a reliable indicator of true happiness. It encourages a more critical examination of relationships to discern between genuine happiness and deceptive illusions.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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