Stacey puts a little love in each pasta shell. But it's self-love, so it won't help you that much.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The cook's love for the pasta is actually self-love, implying the customers get little benefit.
- In plain terms
- The pasta has love in it, but it is for the cook.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-care doesn't always help others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much do you serve others?
- Is self-love selfish?
Another view
It dismisses the value of self-care.
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