Admiration Quote by Anonymous
“Friendship, then, like the other natural loves, is unable to save itself. In reality, because it is spiritual and therefore faces a subtler enemy, it must, even more wholeheartedly than they, invoke the divine protection if it hopes to remain sweet. For consider how narrow its true path is. Is must not become what the people call a "mutual admiration society"; yet if it is not full of mutual admiration, of Appreciative love, it is not Friendship at all.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unnamed work, 19th‑century literature, unknown source
Friendship requires deep, mutual admiration and divine-like protection; without it, friendship fails.
In simple terms: True friendship needs sincere respect and spiritual care.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine, appreciative bonds.
Themes
friendship
spirituality
mutual respect
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- close friendships
- community building
Key Concepts
divine protection
appreciative love
social bonds
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect friendships without divine aid?
- What role does mutual admiration play in lasting bonds?
A Different Perspective
May idealize friendship beyond realistic limits.
