Fashion Quote by Svetlana Alexievich
“Hatred, I think, is an organism that penetrates our skin in a mythic fashion and does not leave.”
About This Quote
Source Book: War's Unwomanly Face, 1985
Hatred is described as a deep, lingering wound that stays under the skin like a mythic infection.
In simple terms: Hatred is a lasting, internal wound.
Recognize and heal deep emotional pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- therapy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor affect your view of anger?
- What healing practices can address such deep wounds?
Hatred can be resistant to rational analysis.