Throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people we most despise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often do bad things because of those they dislike, revealing a paradox in human behavior.
- In plain terms
- We hurt ourselves or others to spite people we hate.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid acting out of spite for those you despise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we act badly for those we dislike?
- How does hatred influence your choices?
Another view
Sometimes standing up to despised people requires difficult actions.
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