I then had one of the three or four long intimate conversations with him which are all I can boast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker cherishes the few deep conversations they had with a significant figure.
- In plain terms
- I value the few deep talks I had with him.
- What can you take from it?
- Value the few deep connections you make.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What conversations matter most to you?
- How do you value relationships?
Another view
This quote offers no general rule beyond personal sentiment.
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