No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hatred is learned behavior, meaning love can also be taught as it is more natural to the human heart.
- In plain terms
- People learn to hate, but they can also learn to love because love is natural.
- What can you take from it?
- Love can be taught because it is more natural than hate.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is hate easier to learn than love?
- How can we teach love effectively?
Another view
Some people may resist learning to love due to deep trauma.
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