Quote by William Hazlitt

The dupe of friendship, and the fool of love have I not reason to hate and to despise myself? Indeed I do and chiefly for not having hated and despised the world enough.

The dupe of friendship, and the fool of love have I not reas

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experiences with friendship and love, feeling misguided and foolish. They confess to having reasons to hate and despise themselves, primarily for not having significantly detested and looked down upon the world. This introspection highlights a disappointment in their own naivete and a potential realization that being more skeptical and critical of the world could have spared them from their negative experiences in relationships.

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Friendship

By William Hazlitt

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