Admire Quote by Anonymous
“We do not admire, we hardly excuse, the fanatic who wrecks this world for love of the other. But what are we to say of the fanatic who wrecks this world out of hatred of the other? He sacrifices the very existence of humanity to the non-existence of God. He offers his victims not to the altar, but merely to assert the idleness of the altar and the emptiness of the throne. He is ready to ruin even that primary ethic by which all things live, for his strange and eternal vengeance upon some one who never lived at all.”
About This Quote
The quote contrasts admiration for fanatics driven by love with condemnation of those driven by hatred, highlighting the destructive sacrifice of humanity for abstract causes.
In simple terms: Love‑driven fanaticism is seen as excusable, hatred‑driven as ruinous.
Key Takeaway
Beware of hatred that destroys humanity.
Themes
fanaticism
morality
violence
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- religious extremism
- social activism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
nihilism
existentialism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person to hate?
- How can societies prevent hatred from becoming violent?
A Different Perspective
It may oversimplify complex motivations behind extremist actions.
