Had we not loved ourselves at all, we could never have been obliged to love anything. So that self-love is the basis of all love.

Summary

This quote suggests that our ability to love others stems from our first recognizing and valuing ourselves. If we weren't capable of self-love, we would lack the foundation and motivation to love anything or anyone else. In essence, the quote implies that our capacity for love is rooted in our own self-worth and appreciation.

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