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Hate Quote by Patrick Ness

“You end up hating so many people that without even noticing, you start to hate everyone. Including yourself. But that's the trick, you see? The trick that makes everything survivable. You've got to love somebody.” quote by Patrick Ness
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““You end up hating so many people that without even noticing, you start to hate everyone. Including yourself. But that's the trick, you see? The trick that makes everything survivable. You've got to love somebody.””

Patrick Ness

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Monster Calls, 2011

Hating many leads to universal hatred, but love is the antidote that makes life bearable.

In simple terms: Hate spreads, love saves.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate love to counteract pervasive hate.

Themes

empathy love hate survival

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑acceptance
  • community building

Key Concepts

psychological resilience moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to practice love amid hate?
  • How does love make survival possible?
A Different Perspective

Love alone may not resolve deep trauma without action.

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