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Alain de Botton says the longing for destiny is nowhere stronger…

“The longing for destiny is nowhere stronger than in our romantic life.” – Alain de Botton, On Love

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Alain de Botton says every fall into love involves the triumph of hope over self-knowledge…

“Every fall into love involves the triumph of hope over self-knowledge. We fall in love hoping we won’t find in another what we know is in ourselves, all the cowardice, weakness, laziness, dishonesty, compromise, and stupidity. We throw a cordon … Continue reading

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