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“Taking friendships for granted is one of the surest ways of ending them. Unless nourished, they tend to wither and die. Unless we earnestly desire its continuance we should never start a friendship any more than we would a love affair.” quote by Alice Hegan Rice
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“Taking friendships for granted is one of the surest ways of ending them. Unless nourished, they tend to wither and die. Unless we earnestly desire its continuance we should never start a friendship any more than we would a love affair.”

Alice Hegan Rice

About This Quote

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

Neglecting friendships leads to their decay; they require care like any relationship.

In simple terms: Friendships need nurturing.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate and sustain friendships.

Themes

relationships care loneliness

Mood

warm empathetic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • workplace teams
  • community groups

Key Concepts

empathy social bonds

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture friendships?
  • What signs indicate a friendship is fading?
A Different Perspective

Friendships can be fragile.

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