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“I often think," she said, "that there is nothing so bad as parting with one's friends. One seems to forlorn without them.” quote by Jane Austen
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“I often think," she said, "that there is nothing so bad as parting with one's friends. One seems to forlorn without them.”

Jane Austen

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Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813

Parting from friends feels deeply painful and lonely, highlighting the value of companionship.

In simple terms: Losing friends hurts.

Key Takeaway

Cherish friendships.

Themes

friendship loss emotion

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • life transitions
  • moving away
  • death of a friend
  • relationship changes

Key Concepts

social bonds loneliness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which friendships enrich your life?
  • How do you cope with inevitable separations?
A Different Perspective

Some friendships may be toxic and better left.

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