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Friend Quote by Arthur Schnitzler

“The principal task of friendship is to foster one's friends' illusions.” quote by Arthur Schnitzler
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“The principal task of friendship is to foster one's friends' illusions.”

Arthur Schnitzler

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.

Key Takeaway

Nurture supportive, gentle truths.

Themes

friendship illusion support

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • team building
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

psychology of belief social bonding

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it okay to sustain an illusion?
  • How do you balance honesty and comfort?
A Different Perspective

Illusions can become harmful if unchecked.

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