Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friendships change like days pass; the goal is to make each friend and day meaningful.
- In plain terms
- Friends come and go like days, so make them count.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on meaning in relationships and time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you make days meaningful?
- Who is a meaningful friend?
Another view
Some friendships last longer than others regardless of meaning.
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