Bad news Quote by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
““with all the bad news expunged? Mallarino had never been able to understand that: for him it was the indignation or rage or hatred that kept him alive. How could anyone renounce the intense feeling of superiority one feels when hating someone? It was the emotion that made mornings make sense.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Sound of Things Falling”, 2011
The character finds that intense negative emotions like hatred give purpose, suggesting that feeling superior through hate fuels daily motivation.
In simple terms: Hatred gives purpose.
Key Takeaway
Channel strong emotions into positive action.
Themes
emotion
motivation
superiority
psychological survival
Mood
introspective
melancholic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative work
- political activism
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
Psychology
literature
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your daily purpose?
- Can you find meaning without hatred?
A Different Perspective
Relying on hatred is destructive long‑term.
