Love to faults is always blind, Always is to joys inclined, Lawless, winged, and unconfined, And breaks all chains from every mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love ignores faults and seeks joy, acting freely without constraints.
- In plain terms
- Love ignores mistakes and focuses on happiness, refusing to be controlled.
- What can you take from it?
- True love disregards flaws and refuses to be restricted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does ignoring faults strengthen or weaken a relationship?
Another view
Describing love as lawless may overlook the need for boundaries.
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