My best love to yourself-to your mother my kindest regards-to your small, fat, impertinent, ignorant brother my hatred.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses distinct feelings for each family member, ranging from love to hatred.
- In plain terms
- I treat each family member differently based on my feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Relationships vary in warmth and coldness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view family members?
- Do you harbor strong dislikes?
Another view
It promotes strong negative emotions which may be unhealthy.
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