I understand you, and I shall not attempt to make you change your mind. I am too old to want to improve the world. I have told you what I think, and that is all. I shall remain your friend even if you act contrary to my convictions, and I shall help you even if I disagree with you. Milan Kundera
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We all have things in life that we hold dear to us. For some of us, it’s our family or our friends or even our beliefs. If someone were to question the sincerity of your convictions, you could easily be offended and feel like you might not want to be friends with them anymore. However, this quote shows that instead of feeling defensive, you should just listen to what they have to say and be prepared to accept it as they are a friend.

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