Friar Lawrence has some level of wisdom on certain topics, but he ultimately goes against what he knows to be true. Friar Lawrence has clearly been with Romeo though past relationships, and he knows how they usually turn out. Based on his previous knowledge of Romeo’s relationships, he goes to make the generalization that “young men’s love then lies / Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (2.2.71-2). He knows Romeo does not love these women for who they truly are, but more of what their outward appearance is. He disregards this fact, and he continues to aid Romeo in his romances. Prior to marrying the two, he sees the marriage as a happy thing, calling the heavens to “smile upon this holy act, that after hours with sorrow chide us not!”