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What does it mean?
Love makes people or things appear more attractive or beautiful.
In plain terms
Love makes everything look better.
What can you take from it?
Perception of beauty is influenced by love.

Where it applies

  • viewing partners
  • appreciating art
  • daily interactions

Putting it to work

  • focusing on positive traits
  • cultivating love

Questions to consider

  • Does love change how you see others?
  • Is beauty subjective or objective?

Another view

Love can sometimes blind people to flaws.

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