Aids Quote by John Milton
“Hate is of all things the mightiest divider, nay, is division itself. To couple hatred, therefore, though wedlock try all her golden links, and borrow to tier aid all the iron manacles and fetters of law, it does but seek to twist a rope of sand.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Hatred creates divisions that are stronger than any other force, binding people with invisible, oppressive constraints.
In simple terms: Hatred divides people more than anything else.
Recognize and curb hatred to prevent division.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political polarization
- family disputes
- racial tension
- workplace conflict
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are constructive ways to address hatred?
- Can hatred ever be justified?
Hatred can also motivate positive change when channeled.