Who said "To love humanity, we must first understand ourselves."?

This quote is attributed to Théophile Gautier.

To love humanity, we must first understand ourselves. - Théophile Gautier

"To love humanity, we must first understand ourselves."

Théophile Gautier Relationships

Poet Novelist French 1811–1872

"Art for art's sake"

"I love beauty; it is the only thing worth loving"

"The beautiful is as useful as the useful"

"Nothing is truly beautiful except what is useless"

"The key to a happy marriage is communication."

"Marriage is about compromise and understanding."

"Life's greatest treasures are relationships."

"Trust is a luxury I can't afford."