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“Can't one love or hate", I broke out at him, "as long as that? Don't make any mistake. I'm just another of your jealous clients, I don't claim to be any different fro m the rest,but there's been a time-lag in my case.” quote by Graham Greene
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““Can't one love or hate", I broke out at him, "as long as that? Don't make any mistake. I'm just another of your jealous clients, I don't claim to be any different fro m the rest,but there's been a time-lag in my case.””

Graham Greene

About This Quote

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

Love and hate can coexist, but jealousy and mistaken identity complicate relationships, leading to confusion and conflict

In simple terms: Love, hate, and jealousy intertwine

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address jealousy in relationships

Themes

emotion relationships jealousy

Mood

melancholic intense

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • romantic partnerships
  • friendships
  • workplace dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology literature identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers jealousy for you?
  • How to clarify misunderstandings?
A Different Perspective

Misinterpretation may worsen tensions

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