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Friend Quote by Thomas Fuller

“Be a friend to thyself, and others will be so too.” quote by Thomas Fuller
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“Be a friend to thyself, and others will be so too.”

Thomas Fuller

About This Quote

Source Book: The Worthies of England, 1662

Encourages self‑compassion as a foundation for mutual respect.

In simple terms: Love yourself, and others will love you.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑kindness.

Themes

self‑care empathy relationships

Mood

warm encouraging

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • teamwork
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology social reciprocity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑respect influence how you treat others?
  • Can self‑kindness improve community harmony?
A Different Perspective

Self‑care alone may not change others' behavior.

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