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We say love is blind, and the figure of Cupid is drawn…

“We say love is blind, and the figure of Cupid is drawn with a bandage around his eyes. Blind - yes, because he does not see what he does not like; but the sharpest-sighted hunter in the universe is Love for finding what he seeks, and only that.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“We say love is blind, and the figure of Cupid is drawn with a bandage around his eyes. Blind - yes, because he does not see what he does not like; but the sharpest-sighted hunter in the universe is Love for finding what he seeks, and only that.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Love is portrayed as both blind to dislike and the ultimate seeker that finds what it desires, despite its paradoxical nature.

In simple terms: Love can be both oblivious and the keenest seeker.

Key Takeaway

Recognize love’s paradox and trust its direction.

Themes

love paradox perception desire

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Romantic relationships
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Blindness seeking intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love’s blindness affect your choices?
  • Can love’s keen seeking be trusted?
A Different Perspective

Love may overlook flaws, leading to unrealistic expectations.

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