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Two line Quote

Those who know me don't hate me,
Those who hate me don't know me.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 4/13/2025 12:36:00 PM

If you keep on like this 'Only nobodys' can Become irate.' LOL)))

John Read
Date: 4/14/2025 8:56:00 AM

Cheers Joe for your visit and very true comment.

thriveni c mysore

Date: 4/2/2025 6:53:00 PM

hate is twisted form of love dear poet, fear not. inspiring quote, I spent a lot of time here on your page changing words in your quote and the meanings baffled me dear poet! those who know me hate me, then those who hate me.... you played well with words here dear poet. happy writing.

John Read
Date: 4/3/2025 6:31:00 AM

Hi thriveni those who know don't hate me, thank you for your visit and comment dear friend.

Ann Peck

Date: 3/31/2025 1:44:00 PM

That's very philosophical, John. And, I'm sure very true.

John Read
Date: 4/1/2025 10:32:00 AM

Thank you Ann for your visit and comment.

Karen Jones

Date: 3/27/2025 4:17:00 PM

Clever! I like this a lot!

John Read
Date: 3/28/2025 10:18:00 AM

Thank you Karen have a lovely day.

Lin Lane

Date: 3/26/2025 11:10:00 AM

Fantastic lines, John. I don't hate anyone. Like jealousy, it's a useless emotion that only hinders and hurts.

Lin Lane
Date: 3/26/2025 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, and a good evening to you, too! ;-)

John Read
Date: 3/26/2025 11:44:00 AM

Same here Lin, a little love and forgiveness goes a long way, have a lovely evening God bless. xx

Ink Empress

Date: 3/26/2025 8:45:00 AM

So much depth in what youv conveyed here dear john, i dont hate anyone, there are those i have around me and then those that i choose to keep in distance, love and hate are very deep emotions, and i tend to always think of the good of the person and reasons for their actions so i don’t hate. And as for your quote! I noticed you are very fluent with them! So much wisdom and strength! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always

John Read
Date: 3/26/2025 10:03:00 AM

I agree with you Ink, hate is a heavy burden to carry,I find a little love lightens the load, as for my ego that disappeared many years ago, have a lovely day God bless.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2025 3:10:00 PM

Good one, John. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

John Read
Date: 3/26/2025 9:57:00 AM

Thank you Sara win or lose it's been fun taking part, have a lovely day.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/25/2025 2:55:00 PM

John, cute two lines of wisdom. I know you also like yourself! The words above say it with gusto and tact! Not too much ego! The poem also focuses on the fact there's too much hate in this world. Smiles!!

John Read
Date: 3/26/2025 9:55:00 AM

Thank you Duke for your visit and comment, you read me well.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/25/2025 12:15:00 PM

Hello John Read, Thes words speak the truth. Good luck in the contest. xx/Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/25/2025 2:15:00 PM

Hello John, You are very welcome. Hopfully there will not ba another. xx /Darlene/

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 12:43:00 PM

Thank you Darlene hopefully it will not be another N/A. xx

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/25/2025 6:40:00 AM

Hello John, a very great 2 liner that is so full of truth. It reminds me of this quote: "Never explain. Your friends don’t require it, and your enemies won’t believe you, anyway" Elbert Hubbard. Good Luck in the Contest! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniek

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:22:00 AM

Hi Daniel your quote says it all, thank you for your visit and comment.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/25/2025 3:05:00 AM

What a great contrast. Loved it. Best for a win.

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Victor for your encouraging comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2025 11:11:00 PM

I have seen around 6 or 7 quotes so far. This one is my favorite among them

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:21:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, I trust your judgment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/24/2025 8:33:00 PM

There are only two types of people: Those who like you, and those who have not met you yet. ... There you go, John.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/25/2025 9:32:00 PM

Of course they will, John. It's a given!

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:20:00 AM

Hopefully Gershon they will like me when they meet me.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/24/2025 6:04:00 PM

I lke this Two Line quote, John. It has humor in it. Pangie

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Pangie, nothing beats a sense of humour.

Tom Woody

Date: 3/24/2025 4:10:00 PM

Boy, I need to adopt this as my mantra. You've been hitting it on the head lately John

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:18:00 AM

Cheers Tom, we could do with a little more love in this world, life is short, sending my best wishes to you and your family.

David Crandall

Date: 3/24/2025 3:51:00 PM

Great one!

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:16:00 AM

Cheers David nice hearing from you.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/24/2025 3:22:00 PM

great one liner John! hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/26/2025 1:12:00 PM

I am still giggling about the plums lol thanks John your comment was wonderful!

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:15:00 AM

Thank you Jan check out your bawdy Irish limerick i left a comment on it.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/24/2025 2:22:00 PM

Excellent two liner John. True in most cases. Good luck

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:14:00 AM

Thank you Oliver have a lovely day.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/24/2025 12:03:00 PM

- Hate is a word I don't use, John... it's a powerful and cruel word - I love you as a friend... - great quotes :) - Best wishes in the ontest :) - hugs

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:13:00 AM

Hi Tom I agree with your comment, sadly there are so many out there.

John Read
Date: 3/25/2025 9:12:00 AM

Hi Anne, me likewise but sadly there is a lot of hate in this world.

Tom Woody
Date: 3/24/2025 4:11:00 PM

Hate is for lowlife's and losers. Agreed