Quote by Josh Billings

Love is said to be blind, but I know some fellows in love who can see twice as much in their sweethearts as I do.

Love is said to be blind, but I know some fellows in love wh

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This quote humorously reflects on the idea that love can sometimes distort perception. The speaker suggests that while love is commonly described as blind, they have observed individuals in love who perceive admirable qualities in their partners that they themselves do not. It implies that love can enhance one's ability to see and appreciate positive attributes in their beloved, contradicting the notion that it obscures judgment or impairs vision.

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