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“Self-love is an idolatry. Self-hatred is a tragedy.” quote by Elizabeth Hardwick
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“Self-love is an idolatry. Self-hatred is a tragedy.”

Elizabeth Hardwick

About This Quote

Source Essay: “Self-Love and Self-Hatred”, 1965

Self-love can become idol worship; self-hatred is destructive.

In simple terms: Self-love vs self-hatred.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced self-acceptance.

Themes

self-love self-hatred identity psychology

Mood

critical introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • personal development
  • relationships
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

literature philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain healthy self-regard?
  • What triggers self-hatred?
A Different Perspective

Self-love can become narcissism.

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