When one is infatuated, faults are endearing that in others would be heinous.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Infatuation masks flaws as attractive traits in others.
- In plain terms
- Love makes bad things look good.
- What can you take from it?
- Strong emotion distorts judgment of character.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change views?
- What biases exist?
Another view
It ignores that some flaws remain visible.
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