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“When you come to be sensibly touched, the scales will fall from your eyes; and by the penetrating eyes of love you will discern that which your other eyes will never see.” quote by Francois Fenelon
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“When you come to be sensibly touched, the scales will fall from your eyes; and by the penetrating eyes of love you will discern that which your other eyes will never see.”

Francois Fenelon

About This Quote

Source Treatise: The Spiritual Exercises, 1595

When love truly touches you, it clears illusion, allowing you to see truths hidden from ordinary perception.

In simple terms: Love reveals hidden truths.

Key Takeaway

Open heart to love’s insight.

Themes

love perception spiritual awakening

Mood

intimate hopeful

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • spiritual practice
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

theology psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change your view of reality?
  • What truths have you missed without love’s lens?
A Different Perspective

Love can be misinterpreted or cause vulnerability.

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