When they have really learned to love their neighbours as themselves, they will be allowed to love themselves as their neighbours.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests self-love follows from learning to love others as yourself.
- In plain terms
- Learn to love others well first, then you will be allowed to love yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-love comes from loving others well.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you love others?
- Do you feel worthy of love?
Another view
It links self-worth to external actions rather than inherent value.
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