The devotee is entirely free to criticise; the fanatic can…
““The devotee is entirely free to criticise; the fanatic can safely be a sceptic. Love is not blind; that is the last thing it is. Love is bound; and the more it is bound the less it is blind.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True love is not blind; it is aware and bound, whereas fanaticism is blind. The quote contrasts love's depth with fanaticism's ignorance.
In simple terms: Love sees clearly and is bound; fanaticism is blind.
Cultivate love that is aware and grounded.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- self-reflection
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate love from fanaticism?
- Can love be both bound and blind?
Fanaticism can be disguised as love.