Robert Louis StevensonSo long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.
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The quote, “So long as we love we serve; so long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.” This quote touches on the idea of service. In order to do service, it requires a heart with a desire to serve others. When someone is able to love people and have others love them back, they have the ability to be of service. This quote also touches on an idea about friendship. It is said that a friend is someone who supports you through difficult times and who loves you unconditionally.
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