Forgiveness Quote by Jerry Spinelli
““A little hatred goes a long, long way. It grows and grows. And it’s hungry. You keep feeding it more and more people, and the more it gets, the more it wants. It’s never satisfied. And pretty soon it squeezes all the love out of your heart and all you’ll have left is a hateful heart.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wringer by Jerry Spinelli, 1994
Hatred expands when nurtured, eventually displacing love and leaving only bitterness.
In simple terms: Hatred grows and crowds out love.
Key Takeaway
Beware feeding hatred, protect love.
Themes
hatred
love
emotions
psychology
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- online communities
- political rhetoric
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
addiction
feedback loop
emotional contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your own resentment?
- How can you replace hatred with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can be resisted through empathy and forgiveness.
