Try to love someone who you want to hate, because they are just like you, somewhere inside, in a way you may never expect, in a way that resounds so deeply within you that you cannot believe it.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even people we strongly dislike may be similar to us in unexpected ways. It encourages us to look beyond our initial judgments and try to find the common humanity in everyone. The idea is that if we can open our hearts, we may discover a deep connection with those we thought were very different from us.
About Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho is an acclaimed American comedian, actress, and activist known for her sharp social and political commentary. She rose to fame with the sitcom ‘All-American Girl’ and has since starred in various films and TV shows, while also championing causes like LGBTQ+ rights and Asian American representation.
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Try to love someone who you want to hate, because they are just like you, somewhere inside, in a way you may never expect, in a way that resounds so deeply within you that you cannot believe it.
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Love is the big booming beat which covers up the noise of hate.
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