Hate Quote by William Faulkner
““Maybe you have to know anybody awful well to love them but when you have hated somebody for forty-three years you will know them awful well so maybe it's better then maybe it's fine then because after forty-three years they cant any longer surprise you or make you either very contented or very mad.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Light in August, 1932
Deep familiarity, even through hatred, can lead to understanding and acceptance over time.
In simple terms: Knowing someone well, even badly, breeds insight.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding beyond resentment.
Themes
hate
knowledge
acceptance
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- long‑term grudges
- family feuds
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
human relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transform long‑standing resentment?
- What does deep knowledge change about your feelings?
A Different Perspective
Understanding may not heal emotional wounds.
