Velyn CooperSee yourself as you really are. Accept the good and the bad. Only then can you truly share yourself with another.
About This Quote
This quotation has been attributed to many people, but the original author is unknown. What it says is that you can’t truly share yourself with another until you accept the good and the bad that exists within yourself. You need to be able to look at yourself honestly and see all of your imperfections. Only then will you be able to share your heart with another person.
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