To the world outside you may appear to be well-disposed towards others and give the impression of possessing a benevolent, magnanimous nature. But be aware of yourself. Be honest with yourself. Honesty is the starting point towards self-purification. And it must follow as the night the day Thou canst not be false to any other man.
All men have their frailties.
What is meant by making friends with oneself does not mean that we expect to find within ourselves only that which is good and perfect. We talk about understanding people. Let us understand ourselves first. Let us recognize our strong points and feel satisfied about them. Let us recognize our failings, and strive towards lessening or eradicating them.