Quote by Kahlil Gibran

Often times I have hated in self-defense; if I were stronger I would not have used such a weapon.

Often times I have hated in self-defense; if I were stronger

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has resorted to hating others as a form of self-defense, likely due to their inability to cope with or confront the challenges they face. The speaker acknowledges that using hate as a weapon is not ideal, but feels compelled to do so given their perceived weakness. It highlights a possible desire for greater strength and resilience, implying that the speaker would choose a different approach to dealing with hardships if they possessed more inner strength.

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By Kahlil Gibran

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