Adore Quote by Ben Jonson
“I now think, Love is rather deaf, than blind, For else it could not be, That she, Whom I adore so much, should so slight me, And cast my love behind.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Alchemist, 1610
Love often ignores truth, focusing on feeling, leading to disappointment when it overlooks reality.
In simple terms: Love can be blind to truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s limits.
Themes
love
illusion
disappointment
Mood
melancholy
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- unrequited love
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
perception
emotion
self‑deception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept love’s blind spots?
- How can honesty improve affection?
A Different Perspective
Love may protect but also blinds.
