Able Quote by Jerry Spinelli
“If you start by hating one or two people, you won't be able to stop. Pretty soon you'll hate a hundred people." "A zillion?" "Even a zillion. A little hatred goes a long, long way. It grows and grows. And it's hungry." "Like Cimmamum?" "Even hungrier. 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"--I pointed to her heart; she looked down at her chest--"and all you'll have left is a hateful heart.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
Hatred expands like a voracious fire, consuming love and humanity as it spreads from person to person.
In simple terms: Hatred spreads and destroys love.
Key Takeaway
Avoid feeding hatred; cultivate compassion.
Themes
hatred
compassion
humanity
emotional health
psychology
Mood
sad
reflective
cautionary
Type
warning
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- social media
- political discourse
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
addiction
emotional contagion
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your resentment?
- How can you interrupt the cycle of hatred?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can be mitigated by intentional empathy and community support.
