Add Quote by Honore de Balzac
“Hatred like love feeds on the merest trifles. Everything adds to it. Just as the being we love can do no wrong, so the one we hate can do no right.”
About This Quote
Intense emotions amplify minor grievances, turning trivialities into sources of hatred or love, and bias perception of the loved or hated as flawless.
In simple terms: Emotions magnify small triggers.
Key Takeaway
Bias skews moral judgment.
Themes
Emotion amplification
Perception bias
Moral absolutism
Human psychology
Relationship dynamics
Mood
Introspective
Cautious
Melancholic
Type
Philosophical
Observational
When to use this quote
- Romantic relationships
- Family conflicts
- Political partisanship
- Workplace rivalries
Key Concepts
Emotion
Bias
Moral judgment
Perception
Practical Applications
- Therapeutic counseling
- Conflict resolution training
Questions to Reflect On
- How do small incidents shape our long‑term feelings toward someone?
- Can recognizing this bias improve interpersonal harmony?
