Quote by H. L. Mencken

To be in love is merely to be in a state of perceptual anesthesia - to mistake an ordinary young woman for a goddess.

To be in love is merely to be in a state of perceptual anest

Summary

This quote suggests that being in love causes someone to perceive their romantic partner as someone extraordinary, even if they are just average. It implies that love can blind individuals to the flaws and imperfections of their beloved, making them see them as perfect and divine. The phrase "perceptual anesthesia" implies that love numbs one's perception or judgment, transforming a regular person into something exceptional in the eyes of the beholder.

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By H. L. Mencken

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