...But when it comes to human beings, the only type of cause that matters is final cause, the purpose. What a person had in mind. Once you understand what people really want, you can't hate them anymore. You can fear them, but you can't hate them, because you can always find the same desires in your own heart. Speaker for the Dead
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When you grasp another’s true purpose, hatred fades, leaving only fear or empathy.
- In plain terms
- Understanding someone's purpose stops hatred.
- What can you take from it?
- Identify underlying motives to reduce hostility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you ever truly know another's purpose?
- Does fear replace hatred?
Another view
People may hide true motives, making understanding difficult.
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