Quote by Jodi Picoult

You can't hate someone until you know what it might be like to love them.

You can't hate someone until you know what it might be like

Summary

This quote suggests that it is difficult to truly hate someone unless we have experienced or understood the possibility of loving them. It implies that hate is a strong emotion that stems from a deep investment of emotions, and to truly hate someone, we must have some prior understanding or connection to them. It highlights the importance of empathy and putting ourselves in others' shoes before passing judgment or despising them.

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