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Which Is Stronger: Love Or Hate?

In the end, it is all up to you.

Veronica Castellano

Sep 07, 2016

Howell, New Jersey

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I recently came upon the question, "Do you think love or hate is stronger?" and this sparked an interest for a topic for me to write about and share.

To me, love is accepting someone for who they are, but also supporting them if they want to make a positive change. Love is being there whenever that person needs you; you put unimportant chores aside to help. At my cousins wedding I attended recently, there was a speech that touched me. It lead with a quote from the Bible, stating,

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

The speech continued with words like these, encouraging the almost-wed couple to not "take turns" with chores. If the other is sleeping and the baby wakes up crying, do not wake your spouse because it is their turn to take care of the baby, but simply let them sleep and take care of the child because you love your spouse and do not want to disturb them.

A strong belief of mine is, if you love someone you always want the best, even if the best for them is not in your best interest. An example is if someone got into their dream college across the country, you would encourage them to go because you know it is what they want. Sure, you want them to stay and be with you but if you love someone, you want them to be happy.

Hate, on the other hand, I believe is a lack of love that leads to emotions such as anger and jealousy. Hate can be formed from a wrong-doing, break of trust, or hurt feelings. Hate can also come from yourself, it can from from insecurities or the wish to be someone else.

After contemplating what love and hate is. which is stronger? I believe love is stronger, but from what we see in the world, hate is more expressed. Self-love is the strongest because even hate can not make someone dislike themselves if they are confident and someone knows their worth. You need love to conquer hate. Currently, hate is more "popular" than love, thus it is can be stronger. Love can only be stronger if it is present; if not, hate will always win.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

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