Cynicism is the greatest barrier to love. It is rooted in d… - bell hooks

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Cynicism is the greatest barrier to love. It is rooted in doubt and despair. Fear intensifies our doubt. It paralyzes. Faith and hope allow us to let go. Fear stands in the way of love.

bell hooks

All About Love: New Visions · December 22, 1999 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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bell hooks (born Gloria Jean Watkins; September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021), was an American university professor specializing in social criticism focused on groups distinguished by established differences in social power.

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