Faults Quote by Henry Home, Lord Kames
“As nice as we are in love, we forgive more faults in that than in friendship.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Essays on the Principles of Morality and Literature, 1760
Love often tolerates flaws more readily than friendship because affection softens judgment.
In simple terms: Love forgives more than friendship.
Recognize bias in romantic forgiveness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship disputes
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you excuse more in love than in friendship?
- How does this affect relationship health?
Romantic bias can blind partners to serious issues.