Love Quote by Jean-Francois de La Harpe
“Our self-love can be resigned to the sacrifice of everything but itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on Morality, 1765
Prioritizing self-love can lead to neglecting other values and relationships.
In simple terms: Self-love may cause selfishness.
Balance self-care with responsibility to others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self-love affect your duties?
- What limits should self-love have?
Self-care alone cannot sustain community well‑being.