Golden Quote by Gloria Steinem
“The need to treat ourselves as well as we treat others. It's women's version of the Golden Rule.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on gender equality, 1970s
Treating ourselves with the same compassion we extend to others promotes self‑care and mutual respect, especially for women.
In simple terms: Care for self as you would for others.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑compassion daily.
Themes
self‑care
gender equality
empathy
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace stress
- mental health
- relationship dynamics
- parenting
- career development
Key Concepts
feminist ethics
psychology of compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply the Golden Rule to your own self‑talk?
- What barriers stop you from treating yourself kindly?
A Different Perspective
Self‑care can be seen as selfish if not balanced with community needs.
![“[on sexual politics] The Golden Rule works for men as written, but for women it should go the other way around. We need to do unto ourselves as we do unto others.” quote by Gloria Steinem](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0b8/gloria-steinem-277_do-unto-others_on-sexual-politics-the-golden-rule-works_1706206.jpg)
