He was easy to talk to, and easy not to talk to–equally important qualities in a friend.

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He was easy to talk to, and easy not to talk to—equally important qualities in a friend. Friendship is not something that happens on its own. It is an act of kindness, of care, of consideration. It is not something that comes easily without effort. Friendship is easy to say but hard to do.

Source: Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of Nike

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