"We fall in love because we long to escape from ourselves with someone as beautiful, intelligent, and witty as we are ugly, ignorant, and dull. We would like to lose ourselves, and we resent the familiar avenues that lead back to us."
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About Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher, author, and television presenter. He is known for his popular philosophy books that explore various aspects of modern life, including relationships, work, and architecture. De Botton founded The School of Life, an organization that offers workshops and classes on emotional intelligence and self-improvement.
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