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Sally Albright

You see? That is just like you, Harry. You say things like that, and you make it impossible for me to hate you!

— When Harry Met Sally...  ·  1989

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Sally complains that Harry's words keep undoing her anger. Telling him he makes hatred impossible turns an accusation into an admission of affection. The frustration comes from wanting to stay upset while finding that he can still disarm her.

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