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What does it mean?
Friendship is valued for how we entertain friends, not how they entertain us.
In plain terms
We care about making friends happy, not vice versa.
What can you take from it?
Focus on contributing to friendships.

Where it applies

  • socializing
  • relationships
  • community

Putting it to work

  • prioritize others
  • give in friendships

Questions to consider

  • What is a friend for?
  • Is giving more important than receiving?

Another view

Friendship often involves mutual amusement.

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