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“You live in world, you collide with others. That's the way it is. We collide and sometimes someone gets hurt. They just wanted to steal a silly pair of boxers. It went wrong. For a short time, I hated them. But when you think about it, what good does that do? It takes so much hold on to hate - you…” quote by Coben, Harlan
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““You live in world, you collide with others. That's the way it is. We collide and sometimes someone gets hurt. They just wanted to steal a silly pair of boxers. It went wrong. For a short time, I hated them. But when you think about it, what good does that do? It takes so much hold on to hate - you lose your grip on what's important, you know?””

Coben, Harlan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Conflict and hurt are inevitable, but clinging to hate harms you more than the offender.

In simple terms: Let go of hate to preserve what matters.

Key Takeaway

Release resentment, focus on priorities.

Themes

conflict hate empathy letting go priorities

Mood

thoughtful calm reflective

Type

Caught:1 Collide:1 Hate:1 Time:0 Hate Lose:0 Hated Think:0 Hold Hate:0

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • personal reflection
  • mediation
  • journaling

Key Concepts

psychology emotional health interpersonal dynamics self‑care mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does forgiveness benefit you?
  • What can you do when you feel hurt?
A Different Perspective

Hate can become a self‑inflicted wound.

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