Skip to content

Hatred Quote by Tacitus

“The worst hatred is that of relatives.” quote by Tacitus — Download Open image

“The worst hatred is that of relatives.”

About This Quote

Hatred among family members is particularly painful and destructive.

In simple terms: Family hatred is especially harmful.

Key Takeaway

Avoid family hatred.

Themes

family hatred conflict

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

family disputes
inheritance issues
intergenerational trauma

Key Concepts

psychology sociology

Questions to Reflect On

What fuels family hatred?
How can it be healed?

A Different Perspective

Family ties can complicate resolution.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (6 ratings)

Hatred Hatred Relatives Relative Relatives Worst Worst Hatred

More by Tacitus

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are…

Image

Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.

Image

None mourn more ostentatiously than those who most rejoice at it [a death].

Image

So true is it that all transactions of preeminent importance are wrapt in doubt and obscurity; while some hold for certain facts the most…

Image

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those…

Image

Christianity is a pestilent superstition.

Image

Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.

Image

Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.

Image

None mourn more ostentatiously over the death of Germanicus than those who most rejoice at it [a death].

Image

Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.

Image

The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.

Image

“It is a principle of nature to hate those whom you have injured.”

Image

Explore all 227 Tacitus quotes

More Hatred quotes

There has certainly been ugly, right-wing hatred targeting Barack Obama.

Image

Only those who hate the Negro see hatred in the Negro.

Image

We witness anti-Semitic attacks in the heart of Europe. We hear anti-Semitic slanders in European media. We feel anti-Semitic hatred in the continent that…

Image

For war to man, like childbirth to women, is simplifying in its emotions and activities. All the real problems of life can be put…

Image

If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function…

Image

Our attitude towards evil must be freed from hatred, and has itself need to be enlightened in character...Satan rejoices when he succeeds in inspiring…

Nikolai Berdyaev

Image

The hatred of those who are near to us is the most violent

Publius Cornelius Tacitus

Image

“Their Love Is Average, Seeks Average But There Is Genius In Their Hatred”

Charles Bukowski

Image

Enough for this bow & arrow. It caused me nothing but sorrow. No need for another tomorrow. In your heart, I will never be…

Image

Too many years of feeling degraded now hatred's the only feeling that comes~~~

Image

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are…

Image

“It’s a continual revelation when you come to understand that the only thing you can expect in return for your own dignity is hatred…

Image

Browse all 3,825 Hatred quotes