Quote by Josh Billings

Love looks through a telescope envy, through a microscope.

Love looks through a telescope envy, through a microscope.

Summary

This quote suggests that love and envy lead individuals to examine things from different perspectives. Love is represented as a force that expands one's vision, allowing them to take in the bigger picture and appreciate things from a distant, broader viewpoint, comparable to looking through a telescope. On the other hand, envy narrows one's focus to the smallest details, similar to observing things under a microscope. Here, the quote highlights how love encourages understanding and appreciation, while envy fosters a myopic and obsessive perspective.

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