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“A large proportion of my best friends are a little bit crazy. ... I try to be cautious with my friends who are too sane. Depression is itself destructive, and it breeds destructive impulses: I am easily disappointed in people who don't get it ...” quote by Andrew Solomon
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“A large proportion of my best friends are a little bit crazy. ... I try to be cautious with my friends who are too sane. Depression is itself destructive, and it breeds destructive impulses: I am easily disappointed in people who don't get it ...”

Andrew Solomon

About This Quote

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

Friendships with eccentric people can be risky, but extreme sanity may be harmful; depression fuels destructive behavior and disappointment.

In simple terms: Crazy friends are risky; too sane friends can be harmful.

Key Takeaway

Choose friends wisely, seek balance.

Themes

friendship mental health balance

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

psychological social

When to use this quote

  • college life
  • workplace
  • online communities

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define “crazy” vs “sane”?
  • What support helps you handle disappointment?
A Different Perspective

Excessive caution may isolate you from supportive relationships.

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