These Self-Love Quotes Celebrate the Greatness of You (2024)

Get out the sticky notes—you’re going to want to post at least one of these self-love quotes on the mirror. Happiness begins with loving yourself, every beautiful inch, no matter what anyone else thinks—and forgiving yourself, too, so that you can grow. If you’ve been down on yourself lately, the concept of self-love may sound counterintuitive, but don’t take our word for it. Take the word of some of the greats—writers, thinkers, leaders, and artists who know that you don't get anywhere by beating yourself up.

We’ve compiled their wise words here in this handy list of self-love quotes, many of them short one-liners you can easily write on a note to yourself or commit to memory as a daily mantra. Looking for more ways to lift yourself up on your journey? Head on over to our collections of self-care quotes, mental health quotes, nature quotes, and gratitude quotes for more inspiration.