Hatred Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
““Hate the sin and not the sinner is a precept which, though easy enough to understand, is rarely practiced, and that is why the poison of hatred spreads in the world... It is quite proper to resist and attack a system, but to resist and attack its author is tantamount to resisting and attacking oneself. for we are all tarred with the same brush, and are children of one and the same Creator, and as such the divine powers within us are infinite. To slight a single human being is to slight those divine powers, and thus to harm not only that being but with him the whole world.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gandhi’s writings on non‑violence, early 20th century
Gandhi distinguishes between condemning harmful actions and dehumanizing people, urging compassion and recognizing shared divinity.
In simple terms: Criticize actions, not the person.
Key Takeaway
Separate sin from sinner.
Themes
compassion
non‑violence
unity
Mood
empathetic
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- social activism
- conflict resolution
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Human dignity
shared humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you oppose a harmful system without attacking its supporters?
- How does seeing shared divinity change your response to wrongdoing?
A Different Perspective
People may struggle to separate deep resentment from personal attacks.
