Quote by Elie Wiesel

The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.

The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.

Summary

This quote suggests that the strong emotion of hate is not actually the opposite of love, but rather, indifference is. It implies that when someone truly cares about someone or something, they are capable of hating it, as hate is at least fueled by some level of emotion. However, when someone becomes indifferent, they no longer care or feel any emotion towards it, including love or hate. Therefore, the absence of love, rather than the presence of hate, represents the true opposite stance.

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