I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-respect grows when one relies solely on their own strength.
- In plain terms
- Being alone makes me value myself more.
- What can you take from it?
- Independence builds self-worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build self-respect?
- Is independence a strength or weakness?
Another view
Relying only on oneself can lead to excessive isolation.
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