Blight Quote by Robert Graves
“Kill if you must, but never hate: Man is but grass and hate is blight, The sun will scorch you soon or late, Die wholesome then, since you must fight”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The White Goddess, Robert Graves, 1948
Violence may be necessary, but hatred destroys; life is fleeting, act with integrity.
In simple terms: Kill if needed, never hate.
Key Takeaway
Choose action over hatred.
Themes
ethics
conflict
mortality
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- war
- personal disputes
- justice
- self‑defense
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence justified?
- How to avoid hatred?
A Different Perspective
Hatred can corrupt even justified actions.
