Contrary to general belief, I do not believe that friends are necessarily the people you like best, they are merely the people who got there first.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendship is often about who you met first rather than who you like most.
- In plain terms
- You are friends with people because you met them early.
- What can you take from it?
- Timing often determines friendship more than compatibility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are your friends and why?
- Does timing matter more than liking?
Another view
Deep friendships often grow beyond initial timing.
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