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“You're very lucky... Friends are precious, powerful things - hard to earn, harder still to keep. You should thank this one for taking a chance on you.” quote by N.K. Jemisin
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“You're very lucky... Friends are precious, powerful things - hard to earn, harder still to keep. You should thank this one for taking a chance on you.”

N.K. Jemisin

About This Quote

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

Friendship is a rare, valuable bond that requires effort to obtain and even more effort to maintain, and gratitude strengthens it.

In simple terms: Friends are rare and need work to keep.

Key Takeaway

Show gratitude and nurture friendships.

Themes

friendship gratitude effort value

Mood

warm reflective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a new job
  • recovering from a breakup
  • building a team
  • supporting a friend

Key Concepts

social bonds reciprocity trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you express appreciation for a friend?
  • What actions keep a friendship strong?
A Different Perspective

Friends can be taken for granted, leading to neglect.

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