"The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less"

In this quote, Eldridge Cleaver is highlighting the negative consequences of harboring hate towards others. He recommends that when we hate other humans, we are really decreasing our own self-love. This is because hate is a hazardous feeling that consumes us and removes from our ability to enjoy and take care of ourselves. When we hate others, we are also likely to participate in harmful behaviors and thoughts that can damage our self-esteem and self-worth. Cleaver's words act as a pointer that hate just brings harm and that real self-love can just be attained by letting go of hate and embracing love and empathy towards others.