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Love sees clearly, and seeing, loves on. But infatuation…

“Love sees clearly, and seeing, loves on. But infatuation is blind; when it gains sight, it dies.” quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
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“Love sees clearly, and seeing, loves on. But infatuation is blind; when it gains sight, it dies.”

Mary Roberts Rinehart

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 perceives clearly, while infatuation is blind and fades once reality is seen.

In simple terms: Love sees clearly; infatuation is blind and dies.

Key Takeaway

Seek deep love, not fleeting infatuation.

Themes

love perception transience

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • relationship counseling
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • What distinguishes love from infatuation?
  • How can you recognize when infatuation ends?
A Different Perspective

Infatuation can feel intense and may be mistaken for love.

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