If it be the chief point of friendship to comply with a friend's notions and inclinations he possesses this is an eminent degree; he lies down when I sit, and walks when I walk, which is more that many good friends can pretend to do.

Alexander Pope
About This Quote

In the context of friendship, this quote is describing a close friend who is willing to be completely influenced by your decisions. You can make a decision and your friend will agree with it or if you want to make a decision and your friend does not agree with it, they will take you seriously and respect you for making a decision regardless of their feelings. It is said that Adam Smith was one of the most respected philosophers in history because he was able to convince his friends to follow his ideas regardless of how they felt about them.

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