Quote by Eric Hoffer

The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbor as ourselves: we do unto others as we do unto ourselves. We hate others when we hate ourselves. We are tolerant toward others when we tolerate ourselves. We forgive others when we forgive ourselves. We are prone to sacrifice others when we are ready to sacrifice ourselves.

The remarkable thing is that we really love our neighbor as

Summary

This quote suggests that our relationship with others is deeply connected to how we perceive and treat ourselves. When we love and accept ourselves, we are more likely to love and accept our neighbors. Similarly, any negative feelings we have toward ourselves may manifest as hatred toward others. Our own ability to be tolerant, forgiving, and compassionate influences how we interact with those around us. Ultimately, the quote highlights the reciprocal nature of our emotions and actions towards others, mirroring the way we treat ourselves.

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Sacrifice

By Eric Hoffer

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