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Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.

William ShakespeareA Midsummer Night's Dream

Note

Helena speaks this line as she reflects on love's irrational nature. It leans toward an internal standard. Shakespeare suggests that true love sees beyond outward appearance, perceiving the inner qualities of a person. The brevity of this statement invites each reader to consider what 'the mind' perceives in love.