"Those who have experienced the most, have suffered so much that they have ceased to hate. Hate is more for those with a slightly guilty conscience, and who by chewing on old hate in times of peace wish to demonstrate how great they were during the war"

This quote by Thor Heyerdahl recommends that those who have actually experienced the most suffering have become desensitized to dislike. He suggests that those who have actually not experienced the very same level of suffering might be more prone to dislike, as they might be attempting to offset their absence of experience by holding on to old hatreds. Heyerdahl suggests that those who have not experienced the exact same level of suffering might be attempting to prove their worth by holding on to old hatreds, as a way of showing how fantastic they were throughout the war. This quote recommends that those who have experienced the most suffering have a higher understanding of the futility of hate, and are less likely to cling to it. Heyerdahl implies that those who have not experienced the exact same level of suffering might be more susceptible to hate, as they might be trying to offset their lack of experience by clinging to old hatreds. This quote recommends that those who have experienced the most suffering have a greater understanding of the futility of hate, and are less most likely to hold on to it.