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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.” quote by Raymond Geuss
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“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.”

Raymond Geuss

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept complex emotions.

Themes

emotion contradiction relationships

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • personal reflection
  • psychological study

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle conflicting feelings?
  • Can love and hate coexist peacefully?
A Different Perspective

Human emotions often resist simple categorization.

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