Love is blind.
Meaning and origin
The proverb "love is blind" means that when someone is in love, they are unable to see the faults or imperfections of the person they love. This can lead to overlooking red flags or ignoring negative qualities in the person.
The origin of this proverb can be traced back to the works of the ancient Roman poet Virgil, who wrote in his Eclogues: "Amor omnia vincit" which translates to "Love conquers all." This idea of love being all-powerful and blinding to faults has been a common theme in literature and culture throughout history. The proverb as we know it today likely evolved over time to convey the idea that love can make people overlook flaws or make poor decisions.
Proverbs on a similar topic
- Like to like.
- Out of sight, out of mind.
- A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- Love will find out the way.
- Love me, love my dog.
- There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
- Good fences make good neighbours.
- A friend in the market is better than money in the chest.
- He gives twice who gives quickly.
- Lend your money and lose your friend.
- Old love will not be forgotten.
- Dog does not eat dog.
- Love and a cough cannot be hid.
- Look not a gift horse in the mouth.
- A burden of one's own choice is not felt.
- Old friends are better than new ones.
- In time of prosperity, friends will be plenty; in time of adversity, not one amongst twenty.
- Love cannot be compelled.
- There is honour among thieves.
- Every cook praises his own broth.
- He that has a full purse never wanted a friend.
- Hawks will not pick out hawks' eyes.
- Even reckoning makes long friends.
- Fair is not fair, but that which pleaseth.
- All one's geese are swans.
- Friends may meet, but mountains never greet.
- The bird loves her nest.
- Small gifts keep friendship alive.
- Weight and measure take away strife.
- Lovers' tiffs are harmless.