Dangerous people... As dangerous when they loved you as they were when they hated you. That is, if you ever really loved anybody, instead of just using them
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People are dangerous regardless of love or hate if love is used not felt.
- In plain terms
- Dangerous people are risky whether they love or hate you.
- What can you take from it?
- Love used as a tool is dangerous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does love become dangerous?
- Is being used worse than being hated?
Another view
Not all dangerous people are aware of their danger.
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