Behavior Quote by Craig D. Lounsbrough
““At times I might hate the behavior, but don’t confuse that with my feelings regarding the person. For it is all too easy to attempt to lend weight to your stance by errantly declaring that my hatred of one is hatred of both, when actually my hatred of one is born out of my love for the other.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Ethics of Emotion, 2015
Distinguishing between dislike of actions and love for a person prevents unfair judgment
In simple terms: Dislike actions, love the person
Key Takeaway
Separate behavior from person
Themes
ethics
relationships
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Friendship
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate actions from individuals?
- Can love justify criticism?
A Different Perspective
People may conflate feelings, causing bias
