Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else?

Kentetsu Takamori
Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life,...
Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life,...
Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life,...
Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life,...
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If you do not value yourself enough to treat yourself with respect, then how can you expect anyone else to? This quote is simple yet profound. When we begin to put our lives first, there is no need for others to take care of us. When we let other people care for us, we become dependent on others and do not care about ourselves. It’s a proven fact that being dependent on others is not a good lifestyle.

If you have been around the block a few times, then you know that being selfish and self-centered is what gets you ahead in life. Living a self-centered life is the only way to go.

Source: You Were Born For A Reason: The Real Purpose Of Life

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