Art Quote by bell hooks
““Let's not kid ourselves, we find mutual love only when we know how to love. And the best place to start practicing the art of love is with the self--that body, mind, heart, and soul that we can most know and change. The one person who will never leave us, whom we will never lose, is ourselves. Learning to love our female selves is where our search for love must begin…rather than embracing faulty thinking that encourages us to believe that females are inherently loving, we make the choice to become loving. Choosing love, we affirm our agency, our commitment to personal growth, our emotional openness.””
About This Quote
Source Book: All About Love: New Visions, by bell hooks, 2000
True love starts with self‑acceptance; loving oneself is the foundation for healthy relationships.
In simple terms: Love yourself first.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑love daily.
Themes
self‑love
personal growth
relationships
Mood
hopeful
empowering
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- mindfulness
- relationship building
Key Concepts
self‑acceptance
agency
emotional openness
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps nurture self‑love?
- How can self‑love improve other connections?
A Different Perspective
Self‑love alone may not solve external relational issues.
