"You must first get along with yourself before you can get along with others"
- Anthony J. D'Angelo
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This quote by Anthony J. D'Angelo stresses the importance of self-acceptance and self-love. It suggests that in order to have healthy relationships with others, we must initially have a healthy relationship with ourselves. This means that we need to be comfortable with who we are and accept our defects and flaws. We should also learn to be kind to ourselves and practice self-care. Once we have achieved this, we can then concentrate on structure relationships with others. We can be more open and understanding of others, and be more ready to jeopardize and interact. This quote encourages us to take the time to get to know ourselves and to be our own buddy prior to we can be a good friend to others.
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