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Deathbed Quote by Graham Greene

“It was like hate on a deathbed.” quote by Graham Greene
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““It was like hate on a deathbed.””

Graham Greene

About This Quote

Source Novel: The End of the Affair by Graham Greene, 1951

A deep, almost physical revulsion that feels as inevitable as death.

In simple terms: Intense hatred feels like dying.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address toxic emotions early.

Themes

hate death despair

Mood

dark intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • grief
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

Existential dread emotional intensity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels this hatred?
  • Can it be transformed?
A Different Perspective

Such hatred may mask underlying grief.

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