I have long since passed that period when I felt personal discomfort at the sight of an ill-dressed or illiterate Negro. Social awareness has taught me where to lay the blame.
Lorraine HansberryRead
Child, when do you think is the time to love somebody the most; when they done good and made things easy for everybody? Well then, you ain't through learning - because that ain't the time at all... When you starts measuring somebody, measure him right child, measure him right. Make sure you done taken into account what hills and valleys he come through before he got to wherever he is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love requires understanding and acceptance of a person's struggles, not just their successes.
This quote emphasizes that love should not be conditional on someone's achievements or good behavior. Instead, it calls for a deeper appreciation of a person's journey, acknowledging the challenges they have faced. True love is about understanding the complexities of a person's life - the 'hills and valleys' - and embracing them fully, which enriches the relationship.
Themes
LoveUnderstandingAcceptanceJourneyRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a wedding speech to emphasize the importance of unconditional love.
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