Quote by Jessamyn West, To See the Dream,

One can write out of love or hate. Hate tells one a great deal about a person. Love makes one become the person. Love, contrary to legend, is not half as blind, at least for writing purposes, as hate. Love can see the evil and not cease to be love. Hate cannot see the good and remain hate. The writer, writing out of hatred, will, thus, paint a far more partial picture than if he had written out of love.

One can write out of love or hate. Hate tells one a great de

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This quote suggests that the motivation behind writing can significantly impact the perspectives and content portrayed in a piece. Writing out of hate reveals a person's character and biases, while love allows the writer to embody the essence of their subject. Love, portrayed as not blind in the context of writing, can acknowledge flaws without losing its essence. On the other hand, hate is unable to recognize anything positive and remains biased. Therefore, a writer driven by hate will produce a more biased and limited perspective compared to one inspired by love.

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By Jessamyn West, To See the Dream,

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