Today there are no more irreconcilable enmities, because there are no more disinterested emotions: that's a good thing born from a bad thing.

Summary

This quote suggests that in modern times, there are no longer any deep-seated animosities that cannot be resolved. It argues that this change is due to the fact that people are no longer driven by genuine, unselfish emotions. While this might be seen as a positive development, the quote acknowledges that it stems from negative circumstances or experiences. In other words, the elimination of irreconcilable enmity is a silver lining that has emerged from the unfortunate erosion of disinterested or selfless feelings.

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