Only between like natures can friendship be altogether worthy and enduring.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi claims lasting friendship only exists between similar people.
- In plain terms
- Friendship works best between people who are alike.
- What can you take from it?
- Similarity helps friendships last.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do opposites attract in friendship?
- What makes a friendship endure?
Another view
Opposites can also form strong and enduring friendships.
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