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What does it mean?
Friendless describes those with no favors to give, often poor but honest, linking lack of friends to lack of influence.
In plain terms
People without friends lack favors and often money.
What can you take from it?
Friendship often depends on what you can give.

Where it applies

  • networking
  • social circles

Putting it to work

  • be a good friend
  • value others beyond utility

Questions to consider

  • Do friendships depend on favors?
  • Are you friends with people for utility?

Another view

Not all friendless people lack favors.

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