Hatred Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““When it came to hatred, Brodd Tenways had a bottomless supply. He was one of those bastards who can’t even breathe quietly, ugly as incest and always delighted to push it in your face, leering from the shadows like the village pervert at a passing milkmaid.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Best Served Cold, Joe Abercrombie, 2009
A character's hatred is relentless and overt, manifesting as cruelty and provocation.
In simple terms: Hatred drives destructive behavior.
Key Takeaway
Beware unchecked hatred.
Themes
hatred
cruelty
psychology
conflict
Mood
dark
tense
Type
narrative
character study
When to use this quote
- personal vendettas
- social manipulation
- bullying
- revenge
Key Concepts
human darkness
emotional toxicity
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your own resentment?
- How can you channel anger constructively?
A Different Perspective
Such hatred can alienate allies and cause self‑destruction.
