Casts Quote by William Hazlitt
“Love at first sight is only realizing an imagination that has always haunted us; or meeting with a face, a figure, or cast of expression in perfection that we have seen and admired in a less degree or in less favorable circumstances a hundred times before.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: On Love, 1825
First love feels like recognizing a long‑hidden ideal that the mind has imagined.
In simple terms: Love feels like meeting an imagined ideal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of imagination in attraction.
Themes
romance
idealism
perception
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- dating
- first meetings
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
psychology
fantasy
projection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you project fantasies onto new people?
- How does imagination shape attraction?
A Different Perspective
Idealization can mask true compatibility.
