Friendship's the wine of life; but friendship new (Not such was his) is neither strong nor pure.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- New friendships lack the depth and trust of long-standing ones.
- In plain terms
- New friends are not as reliable or deep as old friends.
- What can you take from it?
- True friendship takes time to develop strength and purity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an old friend better than a new one?
- How long does trust take to build?
Another view
Some new connections can become deep quickly under the right circumstances.
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