The ornament of a house is the friends who frequent it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friends make a house feel like a home more than furniture or decor.
- In plain terms
- Friends are what make a house a real home.
- What can you take from it?
- Value friendships over material possessions in your home.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a house feel like home?
- Who do you spend time with?
Another view
Physical comfort and safety are also needed for a home.
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