And love Quote by Ogden Nash
““Love is a word that is constantly heard, Hate is a word that is not. Love, I am told, is more precious that gold. Love, I have read, is hot. But hate is the verb that to me is superb, And love but a drug on the mart. Any kiddie in school can love like a fool, But hating, my boy, is an art.””
About This Quote
The quote contrasts love and hate, portraying love as common and sentimental while elevating hate as a skillful, powerful act, using hyperbole to challenge conventional morality.
In simple terms: Love is ordinary; hate is an art.
Key Takeaway
Hate is framed as a superior, deliberate craft.
Themes
contrasting emotions
irony
subversion of values
hyperbole
cultural critique
Mood
wry
provocative
satirical
Type
aphorism
paradoxical statement
When to use this quote
- debating moral values
- creative writing
- philosophical discussion
- psychology of aggression
Key Concepts
emotional hierarchy
social norms
language power
Practical Applications
- provoking thought on emotional intensity
- illustrating rhetorical exaggeration
Questions to Reflect On
- Does framing hate as an art glorify it?
- How does irony affect the message?
