Quotation by

Lawrence Durrell

It is not love that is blind, but jealousy.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The quote means that when people say love is blind, they are mistaken because it is actually jealousy that clouds a person's judgment. Love itself sees clearly, but jealousy distorts reality and makes people overlook the truth.

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