Friendship Quote by Karen Blixen
![“[Natives] are also on friendly terms with time, and the plan of beguiling or killing it does not come into their heads. In fact the more time you can give them, the happier they are, and if you commission a Kikuyu to hold your horse while you make a visit, you can see by his face that he hopes you…” quote by Karen Blixen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c15/karen-blixen-18882_friendship_natives-are-also-on-friendly-terms-with_2379032.jpg)
““[Natives] are also on friendly terms with time, and the plan of beguiling or killing it does not come into their heads. In fact the more time you can give them, the happier they are, and if you commission a Kikuyu to hold your horse while you make a visit, you can see by his face that he hopes you will be a long, long time about it. He does not try to pass the time then, but sits down and lives.””
About This Quote
Some cultures value time differently, seeing it as a companion rather than a resource to be rushed or exploited.
In simple terms: Time is treated as a friend, not a commodity.
Key Takeaway
Respect and honor the natural pace of others.
Themes
cultural perspective
time perception
patience
Mood
thoughtful
contemplative
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel experiences
- cross‑cultural negotiations
- long‑term projects
- interpersonal relationships
Key Concepts
anthropology
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we integrate patience into hurried schedules?
- What can we learn from cultures that honor time?
A Different Perspective
Modern fast‑paced life may clash with this view.
![“Whose voice was first sounded on this land? The voice of the red people who had but bows and arrows. [...] What has been done in my country I did not want, did not ask for it; white people going through my country. [...] When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood behind him…” quote by Red Cloud](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/red-cloud-32664_aboriginal_whose-voice-was-first-sounded-on-this-la_414364.jpg)
