Ambrose Bierce Quote - Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

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Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage.

"Love: A temporary insanity curable by marriage."

— Ambrose Bierce

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Author: Ambrose Bierce
Category: Cynical
Tags: Cynical Infatuation Love Marriage Wry

Meaning of this quote

The definition cynically contrasts romantic infatuation with married familiarity.

Key takeaway: Distinguish intense attraction from the work of a lasting partnership.

Origin of the quote

The Devil’s Dictionary.

Who actually said this?

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Matched in Bierce’s satirical dictionary; dictionary labels and punctuation may be omitted in the supplied title. These are satirical definitions, not neutral factual definitions.

Attributed author: Ambrose Bierce

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