Quote by Camille Paglia

Love for all means coldness to something or someone. Even Jesus, let us recall, was unnecessarily rude to his mother at Cana.

Love for all means coldness to something or someone. Even Je

Summary

This quote suggests that showing love and acceptance towards everyone often requires distancing oneself from specific individuals or situations. It refers to an incident in the Bible where Jesus appeared to be impolite to his mother during the wedding at Cana. The quote suggests that love for all might entail occasional harshness towards certain people or even detachment from particular circumstances. It implies that in order to prioritize love for others as a whole, one may need to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with occasional coldness.

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By Camille Paglia

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