Who said “Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate…”?

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Richard M. Nixon. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceSpeech to the assembled White House staff before his final departure (August 9, 1974)

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“Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them-and then you destroy yourself.”
— Richard M. Nixon
VerifiedSpeech to the assembled White House staff before his final departure (August 9, 1974) · evidenceHatred

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Nixon, R. M. (n.d.). Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them-and then you destroy yourself. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20738-always-remember-others-may-hate-you-but-those/

MLA

Nixon, Richard M. “Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them-and then you destroy yourself.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20738-always-remember-others-may-hate-you-but-those/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Nixon, Richard M. “Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them-and then you destroy yourself.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20738-always-remember-others-may-hate-you-but-those/.

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