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Aristotle believed that we should not only enjoy the company of our friends, but also be able to enjoy it in silence and by ourselves. He felt that if we can do this then we possess the faculty of enjoying the company of those we love. The ability to enjoy other people's company is a real key to happiness. Of course, it's not always easy to enjoy others' company, especially when you don't really know them. But if you can take the time and effort to get to know them, you'll soon begin to cherish their company and be able to appreciate it even in silence.
Source: The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall
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