If you love yourself, you love everybody else as you do…
“If you love yourself, you love everybody else as you do yourself. As long as you love another person less than yourself, you will not succeed in loving yourself, but if you love all alike, including yourself, you will love them as one person and that person is both God and man. Thus he is the great righteous person who, loving himself, loves all others equally.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑love is the foundation for loving others; true love treats every person as one divine whole.
In simple terms: Love yourself to love everyone equally.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑respect to extend genuine compassion.
Themes
spirituality
ethics
equality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community building
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Divine unity
self‑worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance self‑care with caring for others?
- What does seeing others as one person change your behavior?
A Different Perspective
Self‑love may be mistaken for selfishness without balance.