Ralph Waldo EmersonWhen friendships are real, they are not glass threads or frost work, but the solidest things we can know.
About This Quote
Friendship is one of the most important elements in life. It strengthens an individual, makes them feel better about themselves, and even helps them grow in ways that they might not have otherwise. The world would be a very different place if people stopped to care about each other and stopped to help each other. Friendship is the glue that holds our society together. It’s what holds civilization together, because without it there would be no one to make the decisions when everyone disagrees.
Source: Essays: First Series
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