Believe Quote by Anton Szandor LaVey
“You cannot love everyone; it is ridiculous to think you can. If you love everyone and everything you lose your natural powers of selection and wind up being a pretty poor judge of character and quality. If anything is used too freely it loses its true meaning. Therefore, the Satanist believes you should love strongly and completely those who deserve your love, but never turn the other cheek to your enemy!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Satanic Bible, 1969
Love should be selective; indiscriminate affection dilutes its value and impairs judgment.
In simple terms: Love wisely, not to everyone.
Key Takeaway
Choose who to love based on merit.
Themes
love
selection
values
judgment
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Satanic philosophy
ethical relativism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly deserves your love?
- How do you balance compassion with discernment?
A Different Perspective
Excessive selectivity can foster elitism and alienation.
