"We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us"

This quote by Madame de Stael speaks with the value of self-love and the power of external recognition. It suggests that if we do not receive love from others, we can begin to question our own worth and worth. This can lead to a lack of self-love, which can have a destructive effect on our psychological and emotional wellbeing. Self-love is necessary for our overall health and happiness, and it is important to bear in mind that we are worthy of love no matter what others believe or state. We must learn to like ourselves primarily, and to not rely on external recognition to feel good about ourselves. Ultimately, we need to remember that we deserve love and that we must like ourselves prior to we can anticipate others to love us.