ByEddie DoruUpdated on
Grab those colorful markers—it’s time to jot down some of these self-love affirmations for your reflection. True joy starts with embracing yourself, every unique facet, regardless of external opinions—and granting yourself the grace to evolve.
If self-doubt has been clouding your days, the idea of self-love might seem challenging, but don’t just rely on our perspective. Listen to the voices of renowned authors, thinkers, visionaries, and creatives who understand that self-criticism won’t pave the way forward. I’ve gathered their insightful sayings in this comprehensive collection of self-love quotes. Many are concise gems, perfect for scribbling on a reminder or adopting as your daily affirmation.
52 Self love quotes – for every week of the year
1.
Lucille Ball
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.”
2.
Oscar Wilde
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
3.
William Shakespeare
“Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting.”
4.
Les Brown
“Love yourself unconditionally, just as you love those closest to you despite their faults.”
5.
Buddha
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
6.
Anna Taylor
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it.”
7.
Pierre Corneille
“Self-love is the source of all our other loves.”
8.
Eleanor Brown
“The more you love yourself, the less nonsense you’ll tolerate.”
9.
Oscar Wilde
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
10.
Kelly Martin
“Self-love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself.”
11.
Ileana D’Cruz
“Love yourself for who you are, and trust me, if you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person, and your smile is your best asset.”
12.
Ram Dass
“When you adopt the viewpoint that there is nothing that exists that is not part of you, that there is no one who exists who is not part of you, that any judgment you make is self-judgment, that you do unto others as you do unto yourself, you are at the level of self-love.”
13.
Madonna
“I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art.”
14.
Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end.”
15.
Vironika Tugaleva
“F.L.Y. – First Love Yourself. Others will come next.”
16.
Steve Maraboli
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”
17.
Andrea Dykstra
“In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.”
18.
Michel de Montaigne
“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.”
19.
Melody Beattie
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line.”
20.
Andrew Matthews
“A healthy self-love means we have no compulsion to justify to ourselves or others why we take vacations, why we sleep late, why we buy new shoes, why we spoil ourselves from time to time. We feel comfortable doing things which add quality and beauty to life.”
21.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
22.
Danielle Doby
“Self-love is not a destination, it’s a practice.”
23.
Apoorve Dubey
“To love oneself is to take the first step toward living the life that you want and deserve.”
24.
Shannon L. Alder
“You are not an option, a choice or a soft place to land after a long battle. You were meant to be the one. If you can wrap yourself around the idea that you are something incredible, then you will stop excusing behavior that rapes your very soul. You were never meant to teach someone to love you. You were meant to be loved.”
25.
Carl Jung
“The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.”
26.
Robert Hand
“The better you feel about yourself, the less you feel the need to show off.”
27.
Charles Bukowski
“If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.”
28.
Sally Field
“It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else’s eyes.”
29.
Sharon Salzberg
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
30.
Meghan Markle
“You are enough just as you are.”
31.
Kristi Bowman
“Self-love is the foundation of a strong and healthy relationship with oneself and others.”
32.
Robert Holden
“No amount of self-improvement can make up for any lack of self-acceptance.”
33.
Mae West
“We must fall in love with ourselves. I don’t like myself, I’m crazy about myself.”
34.
Lucille Ball
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
35.
Og Mandino
“You are the universe’s greatest miracle.”
36.
Lucille Ball
“I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.”
37.
Jane Travis
“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.”
38.
Peter F. Drucker
“Your first and foremost job as a leader is to take charge of your own energy and then help to orchestrate the energy of those around you.”
39.
Katina Ferguson
“Self-love is not a destination, but a journey that lasts a lifetime.”
40.
Andre Gide
“Loving yourself isn’t vanity. It’s sanity.”
41.
Brene Brown
“You are worthy of love and belonging, simply because you exist.”
42.
Diane Von Furstenberg
“The most important relationship you have is the one with yourself.”
43.
Maddy Malhotra
“Love yourself enough to set boundaries and standards. Your time and energy are precious.”
44.
Rumi
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
45.
Oscar Wilde
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
46.
Soren Kierkegaard
“Self-love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself.”
47.
Jane Travis
“The relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.”
48.
Louise L. Hay
“You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”
49.
Parker Palmer
“Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.”
50.
Christopher Germer
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
51.
Jiddu Krishnamurti
“The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end.”
52.
Steve Maraboli
“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”
The Takeaway
52 self-love quotes shared in this post serve as powerful reminders of the importance of cultivating a deep and meaningful relationship with ourselves.
As you journey through life, remember that self-love is not a one-time event, but rather a continuous process of nurturing and appreciating your own worth, strengths, and imperfections.
Each quote offers a unique perspective on self-love, providing insight and inspiration to help you foster a more positive and fulfilling relationship with yourself.
By embracing self-love, you can unlock your true potential, build resilience, and ultimately lead a happier, more balanced life. As you reflect on these quotes, let them be a guiding light on your path toward self-discovery and self-compassion.
Remember, the love and care you give to yourself will not only benefit you but also radiate outwards, enriching the lives of those around you.
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Eddie Doru
Eddie Doru is a Certified Meditation Teacher and founder of ZenGuided.com. He is a devoted meditation and mindfulness practitioner and teacher dedicated to helping individuals achieve inner peace and well-being in today's fast-paced world.
With over six years of daily meditation experience, Eddie's teachings are rooted in personal practice and ongoing learning, including workshops, retreats, and engagement with meditation communities.
Residing in North London with his wife, Eddie continually deepens his understanding of meditation, mindfulness, and well-being, sharing these invaluable insights with the global audience through ZenGuided.com.
