Hatred Quote by Joseph Butler
“Love of our neighbour, then, has just the same respect to, is no more distant from, self-love, than hatred of our neighbour, or than love or hatred of anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Sermons on Human Nature, 1726
Self‑love and love for neighbors are equally close, while hatred separates us from both.
In simple terms: Love of neighbor mirrors self‑love; hatred divides.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate love, reject hatred.
Themes
ethics
self‑esteem
community
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- family relationships
- community service
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑love influence how you treat others?
- What practices reduce hatred in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human emotions are complex.
