Hate must make a man productive. Otherwise one might as well love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hate can drive action, but love should be the primary motivator.
- In plain terms
- Hate makes people work, but love is better.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is a better motivator than hate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your work?
- Is hate ever a useful motivator?
Another view
Sometimes hate motivates people when love fails.
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