--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Love looks not with the eyes, but with…" description: "\"“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and, therefore, is winged cupid blind.”\" — Ella Frank" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b63/ella-frank-1142_love_love-looks-not-with-the-eyes-but-with-th_2200072.jpg" --- # Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and… ![“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and, therefore, is winged cupid blind.” quote by Ella Frank](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b63/ella-frank-1142_love_love-looks-not-with-the-eyes-but-with-th_2200072.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b63/ella-frank-1142_love_love-looks-not-with-the-eyes-but-with-th_2200072.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b63/ella-frank-1142_love_love-looks-not-with-the-eyes-but-with-th_2200072.jpg) > ““Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and, therefore, is winged cupid blind.”” [Ella Frank](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ella-frank/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Love transcends visual perception, guided by intellect and imagination, making it blind yet profound. **In simple terms:** Love is seen with the mind, not just eyes. Key Takeaway Value love’s deeper perception. Themes love perception mind Mood romantic contemplative Type poetic philosophical When to use this quote - relationships - artistic expression - personal growth Key Concepts intuition spirituality Questions to Reflect On - How does mind‑based love differ from eye‑based? - Can love be truly blind? A Different Perspective Blind love can ignore red flags. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Love](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/love/) [Psychology](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/psychology/) ## Related quotes > [“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and, therefore, is winged cupid blind. 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