Giving Quote by Toni Morrison
“Gimme hate, Lord,” he whimpered. “I’ll take hate any day. But don’t give me love. I can’t take no more love, Lord. I can’t carry it...It’s too heavy. Jesus, you know, you know all about it. Ain’t it heavy? Jesus? Ain’t love heavy?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Song of Solomon, 1977
The speaker feels love is burdensome, preferring hate as a simpler, less demanding emotion.
In simple terms: Love feels heavy; hate feels lighter.
Key Takeaway
Consider the weight of love before rejecting it.
Themes
love
hate
burden
spirituality
faith
Mood
somber
conflicted
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual confession
- emotional coping
- conflict with faith
Key Concepts
psychology
religion
emotional health
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is love perceived as heavy?
- Can hate ever be a healthy coping mechanism?
A Different Perspective
Hate can be destructive despite seeming lighter.
