Blind Quotes
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.
"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged Cupid painted blind."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Love is shaped by imagination and subjective judgment rather than appearance alone. Helena's situation also makes the line ironic: affection can overlook what seems obvious to everyone else.
Key takeaway:
Recognize how affection can shape and distort perception.
Origin of the quote
A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1, spoken by Helena while reflecting on Demetrius's love for Hermia.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe Royal Shakespeare Company identifies the wording, character, act, and scene. It is a character's reflection within a play, not a personal statement by Shakespeare.
