“Hatred is like a two-edged sword. When you cut the other ”
— Haruki Murakami
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Simplified Meaning:
When you hold onto hatred, you harm yourself just as much as the person you hate. Imagine you're holding a knife with blades on both sides. If you try to stab someone with it, you're going to hurt your own hand. This is what happens with hatred: you think you're only damaging the other person, but you're actually injuring yourself, too. For example, if you're angry with someone at work and focus on that anger, you might end up so stressed that you can't sleep or concentrate, which harms your health and job performance. Letting go of hatred can help you feel more peaceful and happy, making your life better overall.
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