I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, “I love you.” … There is an African saying which is: “Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.”
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Featured in ABC News’ “Maya Angelou in quotes: Words have power”, published on 29 May 2014. This Maya Angelou quote explores self-love, trust and relationships, using an African saying to illustrate the importance of loving yourself before offering love to others. ABC News
