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Hate myself Quote by Tess of the D'Urbervilles Thomas Hardy

“Tis quite true. If I had gone for love o' you, if I had ever sincerely loved you, if I loved you still, I should not so loathe and hate myself for my weakness as I do now! ... My eyes were dazed by you for a little, and that was all.” quote by Tess of the D'Urbervilles Thomas Hardy
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““Tis quite true. If I had gone for love o' you, if I had ever sincerely loved you, if I loved you still, I should not so loathe and hate myself for my weakness as I do now! ... My eyes were dazed by you for a little, and that was all.””

Tess of the D'Urbervilles Thomas Hardy

About This Quote

Source Novel: Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, 1891

Unrequited love fuels self-loathing and jealousy, blinding the lover to reality and causing inner turmoil.

In simple terms: Unrequited love breeds self-hatred.

Key Takeaway

Release self-judgment.

Themes

unrequited love self-hatred jealousy weakness beauty desire

Mood

tragic reflective

Type

Hate myself:1 Love:1 Weakness:1 Weakness Eyes:0 Hate Weakness:0 Eyes Dazed:0 Sincerely Loved:0

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • personal journaling
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice
  • support groups

Key Concepts

psychology romantic tragedy self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does love mean to you?
  • How can you heal self-criticism?
A Different Perspective

Love may be mutual; self-acceptance needed.

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