"Nous sommes tous plus intelligents que capables et la conscience de la folie de l'amour n'a jamais sauvé personne de la maladie."
— Alain de Botton
Simplified Meaning:
Even smart people can act foolishly when it comes to love. Being aware that love can make us act crazy doesn’t stop us from falling for it or behaving irrationally. For example, imagine a friend who is brilliant at work but makes poor choices when they fall in love, like ignoring red flags or making sacrifices that aren't healthy. Knowing that love can be like this doesn't protect anyone from making the same mistakes. This shows that emotions, especially strong ones like love, can overpower our logical thinking. The key lesson here is accepting that love can lead you to do unexpected things, no matter how smart you think you are.
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