Siempre has sido lista. Has visto lo malo de las gentes a cien leguas... Pero los hijos son los hijos. Ahora estas ciega.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even a smart person becomes blind to the faults of their own children.
- In plain terms
- You see others' flaws easily but cannot see your children's.
- What can you take from it?
- Parental love can obscure judgment about one's children.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you blind to your loved ones' flaws?
- How does love affect your judgment?
Another view
Love is not always blindness; sometimes it requires clear sight.
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