Do you like people?
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- akrok0
you really don't have to like, every one. it's okay. ...you're normal. hah.
- seed0
Speaking of artificial judgements and divisions. The samurai book 'Hagakure' has a quote that struck me on the first line when I read it.
"Feeling deeply the difference between oneself and others, bearing ill will and falling out with people — these things come from a heart that lacks compassion. If one wraps up everything with a heart of compassion, there will be no coming into conflict with people."
- seed0
It's actually weird how even if you try to not be a judgmental person you constantly make snap judgments about others the second you see them. I'm sure it's unavoidable.
- metal_leg_will0
Real misanthropes are not found in solitude, but in the world; since it is experience of life, and not philosophy, which produces real hatred of mankind.
- Giacomo Leopardi
- lukus_W0
I've found that if you focus on the actions of 'people' too intently, you'll inevitably hate all those concerned.
Best turn a blind eye.