He fell in love with himself at first sight and it is a passion to which he has always remained faithful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject fell in love with himself immediately and has stayed loyal to that passion ever since.
- In plain terms
- He loves himself more than anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-love can become a lifelong, exclusive passion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you love yourself?
- Is this vanity or health?
Another view
Not all self-love is excessive; healthy self-respect is valuable.
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