Quote by James Richardson

God help my neighbors if I loved them as I love myself.

God help my neighbors if I loved them as I love myself.

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker's self-love is so intense that if they were to extend that same intensity of love towards their neighbors, it would be overwhelming and potentially damaging. It suggests that the speaker's self-love surpasses their ability to genuinely love others in the same way, highlighting a potential lack of empathy or ability to connect with others on an equal level.

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