It's that wonderful old-fashioned idea that others come first and you come second. This was the whole ethic by which I was brought up. Others matter more than you do, so 'don't fuss, dear; get on with it.'
Sentiment: POSITIVE
If you are first you are first. If you are second you are nothing.
If I honour my needs first, I will be the best wife, the best mum, the best sister, the best friend. I have to come first, because then everyone benefits.
The more we engage in society, the more firsts we have, then there will be a moment when we have no more firsts. Or maybe there will always be new firsts.
If you're not first, you're last.
It's very important to prioritize. I know, for me, my family comes first. That makes every decision very easy.
I cannot tell people who are struggling that I come first. I just cannot.
You must first get along with yourself before you can get along with others.
I always put myself second - I like to make others happy.
Watch out for the fellow who talks about putting things in order! Putting things in order always means getting other people under your control.
You should have high expectations for yourself and others should come second.