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You see through love, and that deludes your sight, As what is straight seems crooked through the water
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"You see through love, and that deludes your sight, As what is straight seems crooked through the water"

- John Dryden

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This quote by John Dryden is a suggestion that love can be blinding. When we are in love, we can be so consumed by our emotions that we can't see things clearly. We may be so concentrated on our love that we can't see the reality. The quote recommends that when we are in love, our vision is distorted and what is really straight may appear jagged. This is since our vision is clouded by our love. The quote is a tip to take an action back and take a look at things objectively, so that we can see the truth. Love can be an effective emotion, however it can also be blinding. We need to be careful not to let our love cloud our judgement and distort our vision.

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John Dryden This quote is written / told by John Dryden between August 9, 1631 and May 12, 1700. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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