Quote by Mitch Albom, The Five People You

Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harms we do, we do to ourselves.

Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from inside. We think

Summary

This quote emphasizes the damaging effects of holding onto anger and hatred. It suggests that nurturing these negative emotions is like ingesting poison that slowly eats away at our well-being. While we may believe that hating is a means of retaliating against those who have hurt us, the quote asserts that hatred is in fact a weapon that primarily harms us. In likening hatred to a curved blade, it further underscores how our actions driven by these negative emotions ultimately lead to self-inflicted harm. Ultimately, the quote serves as a reminder of the importance of letting go of anger and choosing forgiveness for our own benefit.

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By Mitch Albom, The Five People You

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