Belief Quote by Raymond Geuss
“When Catullus expresses his love and hate for Lesbia, he is not obviously voicing a wish to rid himself of one or the other of these two sentiments. Not all contradictions resolve into temporal change of belief or desire.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Raymond Geuss, 1995
Catullus' mixed feelings for Lesbia illustrate that love and hate can coexist without immediate resolution.
In simple terms: Love and hate can exist together.
Accept complex emotions.
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Type
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- personal reflection
- psychological study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle conflicting feelings?
- Can love and hate coexist peacefully?
Human emotions often resist simple categorization.