Quote by Hermann Hesse

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part of yourself. What isn't part of ourselves doesn't disturb us.

If you hate a person, you hate something in him that is part

Summary

This quote by author and psychologist Hermann Hesse suggests that when we feel hatred towards someone, it stems from recognizing traits or qualities in them that we dislike or fear within ourselves. Thus, this dislike or disturbance is a reflection of our own unconscious struggles. The quote implies that what doesn't reside within us as individuals does not affect or bother us, highlighting the interconnectedness of our emotions and perceptions towards others. It encourages us to acknowledge our own flaws and insecurities when experiencing animosity towards others.

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By Hermann Hesse

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