Quotation by

Aldous Huxley

The impulse to cruelty is, in many people, almost as violent as the impulse to sexual love - almost as violent and much more mischievous.

Aldous Huxley

Love

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Huxley is saying that the urge to be cruel can be just as strong and intense as the desire for sexual love in many individuals. However, this urge to cruelty tends to cause more trouble and harm than the impulse toward love.

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