Fifth grade Quote by Nevada Barr
““Anna remembered her fifth grade teacher, Mr. White, telling her that hatred wasn't the worst of emotions. If one hated, one still cared. Indifference was the most inhuman.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Track of the Cat, 1995
Hatred still involves caring, but indifference lacks humanity, making it the worst emotion.
In simple terms: Indifference is the cruelest feeling.
Avoid indifference; stay caring.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- family
- community
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show care when you feel hatred?
- What actions prevent indifference?
Indifference can sometimes protect self from pain.