Of all the objects of hatred, a woman once loved is the most hateful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman once loved is the most hated object.
- In plain terms
- Ex-lovers are the most hated.
- What can you take from it?
- Lost love can turn into intense hatred.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does love turn to hate?
- Is forgiveness possible?
Another view
Hatred is not inevitable after love.
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