"Self-love increases or diminishes for us the..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Self-love increases or diminishes for us the good qualities of our friends, in proportion to the satisfaction we feel with them; and we judge of their merit by the manner in which they act towards us.
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More on Self Love
“Some men are so full of themselves that when they fall in love, they amuse themselves rather with their own passion than with theperson they love.”
“A low self-love in the parent desires that his child should repeat his character and fortune.”
“You need to be happy with yourself or you'll never be able to be happy in a relationship.”
More on Friendship
“When you part from your friend, you grieve not; For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.”
“So I'm happy tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!”
“Happiness is a chance to talk to a friend, to hear good music, to have a good glass of wine. Happiness is a chance to be myself and to find people with whom I agree or who I don't agree but I can learn something.”