Love is a state in which a man sees things most decidedly as they are not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love is described as a state where one perceives things contrary to how they truly are.
- In plain terms
- Love makes you see things as they are not.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that love can distort perception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has love clarified rather than distorted?
- How can you check your perceptions?
Another view
Not all love leads to false perceptions; it can also clarify truths.
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