Quote by Cesare Pavese

Hate is always a clash between our spirit and someone else's body.

Hate is always a clash between our spirit and someone else's

Summary

This quote suggests that hate arises when there is a conflict between one's inner self (spirit) and the physical presence or actions of another person (body). It implies that hate is not driven by a fundamental disagreement of ideas or values, but rather by a deep-rooted personal dissonance. It implies that hate is often a response to the inability to reconcile one's own emotions, beliefs, or desires with the physical manifestation or behavior of another person.

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