Friend Quote by Arthur Schnitzler
“The principal task of friendship is to foster one's friends' illusions.”
About This Quote
Source Play: La Ronde, 1897
Friendship thrives when we let each other maintain hopeful delusions.
In simple terms: Friends support each other's hopeful lies.
Nurture supportive, gentle truths.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- team building
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to sustain an illusion?
- How do you balance honesty and comfort?
Illusions can become harmful if unchecked.