Discarded Quote by Don Santo
““Friendship is not inherited. It’s built, tested, and sometimes — discarded.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Art of Friendship”, 2022
Friendship requires effort, testing, and sometimes ending; it isn’t automatically given.
In simple terms: Friendship is earned, not given.
Invest in building and evaluating relationships.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team projects
- family gatherings
- online communities
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria do you use to assess a friendship?
- When is it healthy to let go?
Not all friendships survive testing; some may end despite effort.