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What the eye does not admire the heart does not desire.

What the eye does not admire the heart does not desire.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, suggests that admiration and desire are closely linked. If the eye does not find something visually appealing or captivating, then the heart or the inner desires of a person will not yearn for it. It implies that our emotional and physical responses are interconnected, and that appreciation or fascination with something is a precursor to developing a desire or longing for it. In other words, the quote suggests that visual allure plays a crucial role in sparking our passions and interests.

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