I have a very strong feeling that the opposite of love is not hate - it's apathy. It's not giving a damn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Apathy is a stronger opposite of love than hate is.
- In plain terms
- Not caring is the real opposite of love, not hate.
- What can you take from it?
- Caring is more important than hating.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel apathy?
- How can you care more?
Another view
Hate can sometimes drive change where apathy prevents it.
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