I wish people would love everybody else the way they love me. It would be a better world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali wishes mutual love existed as people love themselves.
- In plain terms
- Treat others how you want to be treated.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-love should extend to others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is empathy hard to give?
Another view
People differ in what they need.
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