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Alain De Botton Quotes

Biography: Alain de Botton is known for being a Swiss-British author and philosop... more Biography: Alain de Botton is known for being a Swiss-British author and philosopher who explores themes of love, travel, architecture, and literature. Born in 1969 in Zurich, he founded The School of Life in 2008, aimed at promoting emotional intelligence. His accessible writing and thought-provoking works have made philosophy relevant to a broader audience. less

"Anyone who isn’t embarrassed of who they were last year probably isn’t learning enough."

Tags: Self-improvement, Self-awareness, Growth, Personal development, Change

"One of the best protections against disappointment is to have a lot going on."

Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Positivity, Personal development, Mental health

"The process of love includes discovering what lies beneath the acceptably beautiful exterior."

Tags: Love, Relationships, Authenticity, Connection, Emotions

"Intimacy is the capacity to be rather weird with someone - and finding that that’s ok with them."

Tags: Love, Relationships, Authenticity, Connection, Acceptance

"A good relationship is not a refuge from the stresses of the world, it’s a fantastic laboratory for determining how best to face them."

Tags: Resilience, Growth, Relationships, Personal development, Support

"The greatest flaw of humankind is our inability to control our desires."

Tags: Human nature, Psychology, Discipline, Self-control, Human condition

"A good half of the art of living is resilience."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Resilience, Perseverance, Inner strength

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