Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

There are plenty of good reasons for fighting, I said, but no good reason ever to hate without reservation, to imagine that God Almighty Himself hates with you, too.

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Summary

This quote suggests that while there could be justifiable reasons for engaging in a conflict or fight, there is never a valid reason to harbor pure and unbridled hatred. The speaker emphasizes that it is wrong to believe that even God Himself condones or supports one's hatred. The quote highlights the significance of distinguishing between righteous actions and hateful emotions, urging individuals to question and introspect their motivations for aggression, emphasizing that hatred should never be undiscriminating nor attributed to a divine approval.

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By Kurt Vonnegut

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