Quote Originally Posted by Jason View Post
Yes, hate is a motive for hateful acts (obviously), but it is the acts that are doing the harm to others.
In most cases, yes. But not if the hater is someone the hated cares deeply for.

As an example, in A Song of Ice and Fire, it's very clear that Tywin Lannister hates his son Tyrion, but while this is just a facet of Tywin's character, it scarred Tyrion for life.