You don't have to teach people how to be human. You have to teach them how to stop being inhuman.
Eldridge CleaverRead
The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hating others negatively affects how we value and love ourselves.
This quote by Eldridge Cleaver emphasizes the destructive nature of hatred towards others and its impact on self-worth. It suggests that when we harbor negative feelings and animosity towards other human beings, it not only harms our relationships but also diminishes our own capacity to love and appreciate ourselves, leading to a cycle of negativity that ultimately affects our well-being.
Themes
HateLoveSelf-WorthHuman RelationshipsNegativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of compassion and understanding in our communities.
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