Friend Quote by Benjamin Wallace
““You needed friends. A dead phone provided no companionship; an empty house no comfort. The latest fashions provided no food, but you could always eat a close friend.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost City of Z, Benjamin Wallace, 2009
Loneliness drives people to seek companionship in harmful ways, even turning to cannibalism when basic needs are unmet.
In simple terms: Desperation can lead to extreme survival choices.
Recognize and address isolation before it becomes dangerous.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disaster relief
- mental health support
- community building
- emergency shelters
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does society fail to support the isolated?
- What alternatives exist to extreme survival tactics?
Not all isolation leads to violence; many find non‑violent coping strategies.