Friend Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“Friendship with oneself is all important because without it one cannot be friends with anybody else in the world”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Radio Address, 1935
Self‑friendship is essential; without it we cannot form genuine connections with others.
In simple terms: Love yourself to love others.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑acceptance.
Themes
self‑love
relationships
psychology
well‑being
growth
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Therapy
- personal development
- community building
Key Concepts
humanistic psychology
self‑esteem
social connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑acceptance improve friendships?
- What practices nurture self‑friendship?
A Different Perspective
Self‑friendship can be mistaken for selfishness.
