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“No medicine is more valuable , none more efficacious, none better suited to the cure of our temporal ills than a friend to whom we may turn for consolation in time of trouble, and with whom we may share happiness in time of joy.” quote by Aelred of Rievaulx
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“No medicine is more valuable , none more efficacious, none better suited to the cure of our temporal ills than a friend to whom we may turn for consolation in time of trouble, and with whom we may share happiness in time of joy.”

Aelred of Rievaulx

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Claims friendship surpasses medicine in healing, offering consolation and shared joy.

In simple terms: Friendship heals better than medicine.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep friendships.

Themes

friendship healing solace joy

Mood

warm hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • times of trouble
  • celebrations
  • daily life

Key Concepts

Social support emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you be a better friend?
  • When have friends healed you?
A Different Perspective

Friendship may not replace professional help.

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