I am in love with you', I responded. He laughed the most beguiling and gentle laugh.' Of course you are, ' he replied. 'I understand perfectly because I'm in love with myself. The fact that I'm not transfixed in front of the nearest mirror takes a great deal of self-control.' It was my turn to laugh. Anne Rice
About This Quote

In this quote, Oscar Wilde defines the difference between love and self-love. In most cases, people confuse the two, believing that they are the same thing. However, they are quite different. Love is a strong emotion that is directed at another person. Self-love is a fear of being alone that keeps us from accepting the fact that we are perfectly fine as we are without needing to find a partner to complete our lives.

Source: Blackwood Farm

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  1. I never lie, " I said offhand. "At least not to those I don't love.
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