André Maurois - Love Quotes

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In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

André Maurois

He who has not spent hours, days, or years with someone he loves cannot know what happiness is, for he is unable to imagine a protracted miracle like this - one which makes out of ordinary sights and events the most enchanted existence.

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Most of us have to conquer and ceaselessly reconquer the person whom we desire. It is therefore necessary to arouse love in that person.

André Maurois

It is a great joy to admire someone without reserve; love which is founded upon admiration of the mind as well as the body of the chosen person undoubtedly affords the keenest delight.

André Maurois

An unsatisfied woman requires luxury, but a woman who is in love with a man will lie on a board.

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Passionate love produces distorted visions of actual people. Men who are too much in love expect such extraordinary happiness from marriage that they are frequently disappointed.

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A true woman loves a strong man because she knows his weaknesses. She protects as much as she is protected.

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