Meaning of the word "hatred is (just) as blind as love" in English

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hatred is (just) as blind as love

US /ˈheɪ.trɪd ɪz dʒʌst æz blaɪnd æz lʌv/
UK /ˈheɪ.trɪd ɪz dʒʌst æz blaɪnd æz lʌv/
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Idiom

used to say that intense dislike can prevent a person from seeing the truth or acting reasonably, just as intense affection can

Example:
He refused to see his rival's good qualities; truly, hatred is as blind as love.
In his rage, he made a terrible mistake, proving that hatred is just as blind as love.