Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Those whom we can love, we can hate to others we are indifferent.

Those whom we can love, we can hate to others we are indiffe

Summary

This quote suggests that our ability to feel love for someone is closely tied to our capacity to feel hatred towards them as well. It implies that when we truly care about someone, our feelings towards them can range from intense love to intense hate. On the other hand, if we lack any strong emotions towards someone, we tend to remain indifferent or apathetic towards them. This quote highlights the interconnectedness of love, hate, and indifference in our relationships with others.

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Love

By Henry David Thoreau

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