Love is Blind 😍
Lovers cannot perceive each other’s faults. By the time Shakespeare used this phrase in plays like Two Gentlemen of Verona, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, and Henry V, it was already well known. The idea had been mused upon by ancient philosophers like Plato, dramatists like Plautus, and in English literature, it can be traced back to Chaucer and John Gower in the late fourteenth century.
Similar Terms and Expressions
- Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: What one person finds beautiful may not appeal to another.
- Head over heels: Deeply in love.
- Love at first sight: Falling in love upon seeing someone for the first time.
- Love makes the world go round: Suggests that love is central to human existence.
- Fools rush in where angels fear to tread: Love can make people act impulsively or recklessly.
Synonyms
- Head over heels
- Blind affection
- Infatuated
- Starstruck
Antonyms
- Clear-eyed
- Unaffected by love
- Rational
Humorous Quote
“I’m dating a woman now who, evidently, is unaware of it.” — Garry Shandling
Proverb
“Where there is love, there is life.” — Mahatma Gandhi
References in Literature, Books, and Movies
- Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare: The famous tale of star-crossed lovers.
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet; a case of love seeing past initial misjudgments.
- Casablanca (1942): Love surviving war-time hardships.
- Crazy Stupid Love (2011): Modern romance with twists and blind spots.
Inspirational Farewell
Love may be blind, but it opens our hearts. In the grand tapestry of life, may you ever find the threads of love interwoven beautifully, showcasing your highest feelings and greatest hopes. Until next time, dear reader, keep your heart wide open.
Yours affectionately, Amora Heartstrings
