Quote by Aeschylus

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the b

Summary

This quote emphasizes the destructive nature of hatred. It suggests that harboring hatred not only burdens and eats away at the person who carries it, causing their own sorrow, but also creates an envious mindset where witnessing others' happiness becomes painful. Hatred is likened to a poison that spreads and doubles the suffering, isolating the individual from experiencing joy vicariously through others. In essence, the quote warns that hating others only inflicts harm upon oneself and prevents one from finding solace in the well-being of others.

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