Rainer Maria RilkeI hold this to be the highest task of a bond between two people: that each should stand guard over the solitude of the other.
About This Quote
In this quote, Thomas Mann captures the idea of a strong friendship or bond. In a relationship, you stand guard over the other person. As a friend, you stand guard over the person that you know. When it comes to being a friend, there is a responsibility that comes along with it.
Source: Letters To A Young Poet
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