Be slow to fall into friendship; but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advises caution in making friends but loyalty once committed.
- In plain terms
- Choose friends carefully but stay loyal once you do.
- What can you take from it?
- Friendship requires careful selection and commitment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you choose good friends?
- What does loyalty mean to you?
Another view
It does not address how to end toxic friendships safely.
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