Quote by Fritz Leiber

What do you care? You always liked loneliness better than you liked people. No offence - liking yourself's the beginning of all love.

What do you care? You always liked loneliness better than yo

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker is questioning why the other person is indifferent or unconcerned about something. They remark that the person always preferred being alone rather than being with others. There is also a reassurance that there is no intent to offend, followed by the belief that self-acceptance and self-love are essential foundations for experiencing love in general. Ultimately, it suggests that one must first learn to appreciate and love oneself before being capable of nurturing connections and relationships with others.

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By Fritz Leiber

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