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Friendship Quote by Carlo Collodi

“On hearing himself called Polendina for the third time, Geppetto lost his head with rage and threw himself upon the carpenter. Then and there they gave each other a sound thrashing. After this fight, Mastro Antonio had two more scratches on his nose, and Geppetto had two buttons missing from his…” quote by Carlo Collodi
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““On hearing himself called Polendina for the third time, Geppetto lost his head with rage and threw himself upon the carpenter. Then and there they gave each other a sound thrashing. After this fight, Mastro Antonio had two more scratches on his nose, and Geppetto had two buttons missing from his coat. Thus having settled their accounts, they shook hands and swore to be good friends for the rest of their lives.””

Carlo Collodi

About This Quote

Source Children's Book: The Adventures of Pinocchio, 1883

A heated argument leads to a violent clash, but afterward the foes reconcile and promise lasting friendship.

In simple terms: Fights can end with peace and friendship.

Key Takeaway

Seek resolution after conflict.

Themes

conflict reconciliation friendship

Mood

dramatic reflective

Type

narrative moralistic

When to use this quote

  • school bullying
  • family disputes
  • workplace arguments

Key Concepts

literature character dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you do to de‑escalate a fight?
  • How does forgiveness change relationships?
A Different Perspective

Violence may cause lasting harm despite peace.

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