Psychology Quote by William Shakespeare
““Since I left you, mine eye is in my mind; And that which governs me to go about Doth part his function and is partly blind, Seems seeing, but effectually is out; For it no form delivers to the heart Of bird, of flower, or shape which it doth latch: Of his quick objects hath the mind no part, Nor his own vision holds what it doth catch; For if it see the rud'st or gentlest sight, The most sweet favour or deformed'st creature, The mountain or the sea, the day or night: The crow, or dove, it shapes them to your feature. Incapable of more, replete with you, My most true mind thus maketh mine untrue.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Tempest, Act I, Scene 2, 1611
Describes how love distorts perception, making the lover see the world as reflections of the beloved, losing objective reality.
In simple terms: Love makes you see everything as the beloved.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s bias in perception.
Themes
love
perception
identity
illusion
Mood
poetic
romantic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic inspiration
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
subjectivity
psychology
romantic idealism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your view of reality?
- When does love become a loss of self?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize distortion, ignoring harmful self‑loss.
