Quote by Albert Ellis

As a result of my philosophy, I wasn't even upset about Hitler. I was willing to go to war to knock him off, but I didn't hate him. I hated what he was doing.

As a result of my philosophy, I wasn't even upset about Hitl

Summary

This quote highlights an individual's perspective on their philosophical stance towards Hitler and the actions he undertook. The speaker suggests that their philosophy shapes their reaction, expressing a lack of personal upset towards Hitler as a person but a strong disapproval of the deeds he committed. While the speaker is willing to take action against Hitler and disagrees with his actions, there is a distinction drawn between hating him as an individual and detesting the consequences of his actions.

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By Albert Ellis

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