Love Quote by Wendell Berry
““People generally suppose that they don't understand one another very well, and that is true; they don't. But some things they communicate easily and fully. Anger and contempt and hatred leap from one heart to another like fire in dry grass. The revelations of love are never complete or clear, not in this world. Love is slow and accumulating, and not matter how large or high it grows, it falls short. Love comprehends the world, though we don't comprehend it. But hate comes off in slices, clear and whole—self-explanatory, you might say.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Love and Hate, 1995
Explores how love is gradual and incomplete, while hate spreads instantly and clearly, emphasizing the difficulty of fully understanding love.
In simple terms: Love grows slowly; hate spreads fast.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate patience in love.
Themes
love
hate
communication
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- family gatherings
- conflict resolution
- community building
Key Concepts
emotional depth
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bridge love’s gaps?
- Why is hate so immediate?
A Different Perspective
Love may never be fully expressed.
