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Extreme in hating and in loving; Abhorring all whom I…

“Extreme in hating and in loving; Abhorring all whom I dislike, Adoring who my fancy strike; In forming judgements never long, And for the most part judging wrong;” quote by Matthew Lewis
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““Extreme in hating and in loving; Abhorring all whom I dislike, Adoring who my fancy strike; In forming judgements never long, And for the most part judging wrong;””

Matthew Lewis

About This Quote

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

A paradox of intense emotions leads to quick, often inaccurate judgments about others.

In simple terms: Strong feelings cause hasty, wrong judgments.

Key Takeaway

Temper emotions before judging.

Themes

emotion judgment paradox relationships

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • team dynamics

Key Concepts

psychology bias selfcontrol

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when love or hate skews your judgment?
  • What steps can you take to pause before forming an opinion?
A Different Perspective

Strong emotions can cloud objectivity and cause unfair assessments.

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