Arthur SchopenhauerA man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.
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The most important thing in life is to be true to yourself. If you are not who you think you are, then how can others be able to love you? If you have a sense of self worth, then you will be someone that is loved. You cannot try to live up to other people’s expectations or put on different faces just because it is easier. When you are living an authentic life, the world around you will open up and love will flow in.
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