I don’t trust people who don’t love themselves and tell me, ‘I love you.’ … There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.

Maya Angelou emphasizes the importance of self-love, authenticity, and integrity in relationships. She suggests that genuine love and trust in others stem from self-acceptance and self-love, using an African proverb to illustrate the importance of genuine intentions and authenticity in relationships.