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Charity But how shall we expect charity towards others, when we are uncharitable to ourselves? Charity begins at home, i
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"Charity But how shall we expect charity towards others, when we are uncharitable to ourselves? Charity begins at home, is the voice of the world; yet is every man his greatest enemy, and, as it were, his own executioner"

- Thomas Browne

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This quote by Thomas Browne speaks to the importance of self-love and self-care. He suggests that if we are not kind and generous to ourselves, we can not anticipate to be kind and generous to others. He suggests that we must first take care of ourselves before we can take care of others. He likewise suggests that the world informs us that charity begins at home, implying that we need to first respect ourselves prior to we can be kind to others. He even more suggests that we are typically our own worst opponents, and that we can be our own executioners if we are not mindful. This quote talks to the importance of self-love and self-care, and reminds us that we should look after ourselves before we can take care of others.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Thomas Browne between October 19, 1605 and October 19, 1682. He/she was a famous Scientist from United Kingdom. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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