What is Friendship? Something deep That the heart can spend and keep: Wealth that greatens while we give, Praise that heartens us to live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendship is a deep bond that grows stronger when shared rather than depleted.
- In plain terms
- True friends grow closer as they give to each other.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest time and care in friendships to enrich both lives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a friendship valuable?
- How do you give in friendship?
Another view
Not all relationships deepen through giving.
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