In our hectic world, we often forget the importance of self-love. This article brings a breath of fresh air with short but powerful quotes about embracing yourself. These gems of wisdom, from great thinkers and modern inspirers, are perfect for those moments when you need a quick dose of motivation. Read on and be inspired to appreciate yourself as you are!

"Self-love begins the moment you no longer need approval from others to be who you are." - Jan Geurtz

"Not all of us can do big things. But we can do small things with great love." - Mother Teresa

"If you want the rainbow to see, you have to endure the rain." - Dolly Parton

"He has the most who needs the least." - Diogenes

"Self-love is not selfish; you cannot fully love another until you learn to love yourself." - Anonymous

"Forgiveness means letting go of all hope for a better past." - Desmond Tutu

"The most beautiful thing you can become is yourself." - Lonneke Nooteboom

"The secret of happiness is not seeking more, but developing the capacity to enjoy less." - Socrates

"Accept yourself, love yourself and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up things that bring you down." - Paulo Coelho

"The first and best victory is the conquest of oneself." - Plato

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle

It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." - Epictetus

"Welfare is realised through small steps, but it is not a small thing." - Zeno of Citium

"There is a crack in everything. That's how the light comes in." - Leonard Cohen

"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

"It always seems impossible until it is accomplished." - Nelson Mandela

"Real growth takes place outside the confines of comfort." 

These inspiring quotes from world-renowned thinkers and leaders remind us that we are all unique, powerful and capable of making a difference. Each of these words can be a light in our daily lives. Let's laugh, dream and dare with these timeless pearls of wisdom!