Quote by Khaled Hosseini

The problem, of course, was that [he] saw the world in black and white. And he got to decide what was black and what was white. You can't love a person who lives that way without fearing him too. Maybe even hating him a little.

The problem, of course, was that [he] saw the world in black

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This quote highlights the issue with an individual who possesses a rigid, dichotomous worldview. The person described in the quote has a tendency to see things in absolute terms of right and wrong, good and bad, without room for nuance or shades of gray. This authoritarian stance allows him to assume the authority to define what is considered right or wrong. Consequently, this seemingly inflexible perspective instills fear and even a hint of hatred in others who find it difficult to connect or empathize with someone who operates within such rigid boundaries.

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