The more one gives of oneself, the more one will receive in return. Generosity feeds the soul with a fine meal to fill an empty heart. Pure love is the only required ingredient to perfect the recipes of life. But, above all, you must always love yourself. It is only fair that the measurements from one food to another will always remain proportionate. And yet, self-hatred will eventually release itself in its searing contempt of others. But a grain of hope remains. Clear joy of the spirit will always melt like butter over those of us toasted by affection and layered in warmth.