"To say "I love you" one must first be able to say the "I.""
- Ayn Rand
About this Quote
This quote by Ayn Rand speaks with the importance of self-love and self-acceptance. To be able to really enjoy another person, one need to first be able to enjoy themselves. This indicates being able to accept and welcome all elements of oneself, both the great and the bad. It indicates being able to recognize one's own worth and worth, and to be comfortable in one's own skin. It implies having the ability to search in the mirror and say "I" without hesitation or doubt. Only when one has the ability to do this can they really enjoy another person, and have the ability to say "I enjoy you" with genuineness and conviction. Self-love is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, and it is vital to be able to state "I" before one can state "I love you".
This quote is written / told by Ayn Rand between February 2, 1905 and March 6, 1982. She was a famous Writer from Russia, the quote is categorized under the topic Love. The author also have 46 other quotes.
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