Antipathy Quote by Ignácio de Loyola Brandão
““There are some people you just dislike, without even knowing why. You take one look at them and you just don’t like them. It’s not that they ever did anything to you, it’s just spontaneous antipathy, pure and simple.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “O Menino do Engenho”, Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, 1995
We sometimes dislike people without reason, a spontaneous, unexamined antipathy.
In simple terms: Unexplained dislike occurs.
Key Takeaway
Question gut reactions before judging.
Themes
psychology
social
prejudice
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- friendships
- family gatherings
- online communities
Key Concepts
bias
empathy
intuition
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you feel this way?
- Can you find common ground?
A Different Perspective
May ignore underlying causes of bias.
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