You must love yourself before you can love others.

About This Quote

This quote is not about how important it is to love yourself, but about the importance of self-love. It’s one thing to like yourself; it’s another thing entirely to truly love yourself. If you don’t love yourself, you’re in danger of making decisions that may be detrimental to your health and even your safety.

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