Desire Quote by Awdhesh Singh
““Love can be simply stated to be the desire of the human being to integrate oneself with other selves in such a way that one starts feeling the pain and pleasure of another person as if of one’s own. Hatred can be defined as just the opposite – to derive pleasure in the pain of others, while feeling unhappy seeing others happy””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Philosophy of Emotions, 2018
Love involves empathic sharing of another’s feelings as one’s own, while hatred is the opposite—taking pleasure in others’ suffering and feeling distress at their joy.
In simple terms: Love is shared feeling; hatred is pleasure in pain.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy, avoid resentment.
Themes
empathy
hatred
human connection
psychology
Mood
compassionate
reflective
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- community building
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
emotional intelligence
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we transform hatred into compassion?
- What practices deepen genuine empathy?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can erode personal well‑being and social harmony.
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