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“Friendship is love without its flowers or veil.” quote by Augustus Hare
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“Friendship is love without its flowers or veil.”

Augustus Hare

About This Quote

Source Book: Essays on Friendship, Augustus Hare, 1865

Friendship is love stripped of romantic embellishment, existing plainly and reliably.

In simple terms: Friendship is simple, unadorned love.

Key Takeaway

Value plain, steady companionship.

Themes

friendship love simplicity authenticity

Mood

reflective warm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • college roommates
  • long‑distance friends
  • work colleagues

Key Concepts

human connection emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “without flowers” mean to you?
  • How do you keep friendship authentic?
A Different Perspective

Romantic expectations can cloud pure friendship.

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