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Quotes by Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton, born on December 20, 1969, in Zurich, Switzerland, is a celebrated philosopher, author, and television presenter, known for his ability to weave complex philosophical ideas into accessible narratives. He founded The School of Life, an organization dedicated to promoting emotional intelligence in culture and society. De Botton’s works, including titles like "Essays in Love" and "The Art of Travel," explore the intricacies of human relationships and the search for meaning, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary thought and self-help literature.
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"Katie Price is no exception. She, too, is - in a distinctive way - a philosopher. Partially, Katie Price's philosophy is one of extraordinary confidence. She is remarkable not for her looks or antics but because of her tremendous self-assurance and her unwillingness to be intimidated by criticism or failure."
Alain de Botton"There's a constant tension between the excitement of new people and security with one person. If you go with excitement, you create chaos; you hurt people. There's jealousy, and it gets very messy. If you have security, it can be boring, and you die inside because of all the opportunities missed."
Alain de Botton"Learning to give up on perfection may be just about the most romantic move any of us could make."
Alain de Botton"The thing is that love gives us a ringside seat on somebody else's flaws, so of course you're gonna spot some things that kinda need to be mentioned. But often the romantic view is to say, 'If you loved me, you wouldn't criticise me.' Actually, true love is often about trying to teach someone how to be the best version of themselves."
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"Laughter is an important part of a good relationship. It's an immense achievement when you can move from your thinking that your partner is merely an idiot to thinking that they are that wonderfully complex thing called a loveable idiot. And often that means having a little bit of a sense of humour about their flaws."
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"We may seek a fortune for no greater reason than to secure the respect and attention of people who would otherwise look straight through us."
Alain de Botton"The romantic person instinctively sees marriage in terms of emotions, but what a couple actually gets up to together over a lifetime has much more in common with the workings of a small business. They must draw up work rosters, clean, chauffeur, cook, fix, throw away, mind, hire, fire, reconcile, and budget."
Alain de Botton"Fantasies can be great, but we shouldn't make the wedding a fantasy, because the wedding is the gateway to married life. It shouldn't be a moment of illusion; it should be a moment of preparation."
Alain de Botton"I do think that travel can be part of a journey of inner maturation, but you've got to do it right."
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