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The expression, "stronger than lover's love is lover's hate," has been around for centuries. Despite its age, the expression has managed to survive and continue to be used today. The words “lover’s love” and “lover’s hate” can be taken at face value or there is a deeper meaning behind them. The first part of the phrase, "stronger than lover's love," appears to be a metaphor for something that cannot be destroyed.
The second half of the phrase, "lover's hate," is another metaphor. It refers to the unending war between lovers that they may inflict on each other.
Source: Medea
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