Disorder Quote by Ambrose Bierce

“LOVE, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.” quote by Ambrose Bierce — Download Open image

“LOVE, n. A temporary insanity curable by marriage or by removal of the patient from the influences under which he incurred the disorder.”

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