And whenever I saw Luis, Graca's husband, I dealt with him with a friendship that was quite genuine, since it was offered out of gratitude for Graca's love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author treated Luis with genuine friendship because he was grateful for Graca's love.
- In plain terms
- He was friendly to Luis because he appreciated Graca's love.
- What can you take from it?
- Gratitude for one person can extend kindness to their partner.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does gratitude justify how you treat others?
- How do you show appreciation for friends?
Another view
It might blur boundaries between gratitude for a person and their partner.
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