A man cannot hate unless he hates himself. Likewise one can only love another if they love themselves.

RJ Blizzard
About This Quote

This quote from the Greek philosopher, Socrates implies that one cannot hate another without hating themselves. In order to actually hate another person, one must hate themselves. This is not a warning against self-loathing, but rather a reminder that we often get so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget the lives of others.

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