Oscar Wilde - To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance
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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for February 15th. Now, if yesterday was all about love, romance, and overpriced chocolate, today is… well, the opposite.
Welcome to St. Skeletor’s Day—a holiday created for those who skipped Valentine’s Day, whether by choice or by fate. This is the day for the independent, the cynical, and the romantically unfazed. No roses, no candlelit dinners—just you, your favorite takeout, and maybe a little extra peace and quiet.
St. Skeletor's Day is for the single people that can't stand all the mushy stuff going on yesterday... the flowers, chocolates, hand holding, hugs and kisses. So, in honor of this glorious rebellion against forced romance, today’s quote comes from none other than Oscar Wilde, who once said:
"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."
Now, Wilde was a man who knew a thing or two about wit and independence. And honestly, he’s got a point. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or in an ongoing situationship with your couch and Netflix, the one person you’re stuck with forever is… you. So why not be your own best company? Take yourself out for coffee. Buy yourself that thing you’ve been eyeing. Write yourself a love letter—okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but you get the idea. St. Skeletor’s Day isn’t about bitterness—it’s about reclaiming the narrative. It’s about enjoying life on your own terms and not letting a Hallmark holiday define your happiness.
So whether you’re celebrating your freedom or just happy that all the chocolate is 50% off today, remember Wilde’s words: Love yourself first. Everything else is just a bonus. That’s it for today’s Daily Quote. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a fellow St. Skeletor’s Day enthusiast—or, you know, keep it to yourself like a true independent soul. I’ll be back tomorrow with another quote to keep you inspired. Until then, take care—and maybe grab some of that discounted chocolate while you're at it.
And I'll see you tomorrow for another Daily Quote.