Quote by C.S. Lewis

When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more. If you do him a good turn, you will find yourself disliking him less.

When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will pres

Summary

This quote suggests that our actions have a significant impact on our emotions towards others. By behaving lovingly towards someone, even if we don't necessarily feel affection for them initially, we can gradually develop genuine love and care for them. Conversely, if we harm or mistreat someone we dislike, our negative feelings towards them will intensify. However, if we choose to help or show kindness to someone we dislike, it can lessen our dislike and potentially lead to a more positive relationship or perception of that person. In short, our actions can shape our emotions and attitudes towards others.

Topics

Love Kindness Behavior Dislike Injury Like Good Turns

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