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“True friendship is when you are able to build walls of protection around your friends by dismissing every back biting towards them.” quote by Euginia Herlihy
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““True friendship is when you are able to build walls of protection around your friends by dismissing every back biting towards them.””

Euginia Herlihy

About This Quote

Source Book: Friendship and Trust, 2018

True friendship means protecting friends by ignoring gossip and criticism directed at them.

In simple terms: Protect friends by ignoring gossip.

Key Takeaway

Guard friends from negativity.

Themes

friendship loyalty protection

Mood

protective thoughtful

Type

ethical reflective

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • family
  • online communities
  • social media

Key Concepts

social dynamics empathy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you address harmful behavior without gossip?
  • When is it appropriate to speak up?
A Different Perspective

Silencing criticism can also suppress necessary truth.

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