Quote by William Shakespeare

But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies that themselves commit, For if they could, Cupid himself would blush To see me thus transformed to a boy

But love is blind, and lovers cannot see The pretty follies

Summary

This quote from Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream highlights the idea that love often blinds people to their own flaws and mistakes. The speaker suggests that if lovers were able to see clearly, even Cupid, the god of love, would be embarrassed by how they transform into foolish versions of themselves. This quote exemplifies the irrationality and fantastical nature of love, emphasizing how it can cause us to overlook our own faults and become unrecognizable versions of ourselves.

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