O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
And when she was good she was very very good. But when she was bad she was horrid.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the duality of human behavior, particularly in relationships; someone can be either extremely good or extremely bad.
This quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow highlights the extreme fluctuations in a person's character or behavior, suggesting that individuals can exhibit contrasting traits of goodness and badness. It underscores the complexity of human nature where one's behavior can vary dramatically between kindness and cruelty, representing the idea that people are not simply good or bad but can embody both extremes.
Themes
GoodBadHuman NatureBehaviorExtremes
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in discussions about the complexity of personal relationships.
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