Solange NicoleLove thy neighbor yes, but love thyself first.
About This Quote
"Love thy neighbor yes, but love thyself first." is a quote from the movie, The Shawshank Redemption. This quote does not place too much emphasis on love to others as much as it does on love to yourself. It is important to keep in mind that we should love others but we also need to learn how to be good to ourselves. If we neglect ourselves, we will find it difficult to care for others and vice versa.
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