.. we will continue to despise people until we have recognized, loved, and accepted what is despicable in ourselves. So that, then we go down, what is it that is despicable in ourselves? And there are some elements despicable in ourselves, which we don't want to look at, but which are part of our natures, that we are mortal.

On Being, The Wisdom of Tenderness (transcript) Interview with Krista Tippett, December 24, 2009 - From interviews and talks