There cannot be friendship without equality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Genuine friendship requires equal standing between parties.
- In plain terms
- You can't be friends without being equal.
- What can you take from it?
- Equality is necessary for true friendship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your friendships equal?
- How do you handle power?
Another view
Some relationships function with clear hierarchical structures.
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