Who is the loving person? The loving person is the person who loves him or herself. I say this so often, and people say, 'Oh yes, you're so right,' but they don't do it! You will never be able to love anyone else until you love yourself. Even With you Fat Thighs!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You cannot truly love others until you learn to love yourself, regardless of your perceived flaws.
- In plain terms
- You must love yourself before you can love anyone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Love yourself first before you can love others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you love yourself as much as you love others?
- What stops you from loving yourself?
Another view
It simplifies the complex interplay between self-love and connection with others.
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