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Enjoy life Quote by Lin Yutang

“Anyone who wishes to learn to enjoy life must find friends of the same type of temperament, and take as much trouble to gain and keep their friendship as wives take to keep their husbands.” quote by Lin Yutang
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““Anyone who wishes to learn to enjoy life must find friends of the same type of temperament, and take as much trouble to gain and keep their friendship as wives take to keep their husbands.””

Lin Yutang

About This Quote

Source Book: My Country and My People by Lin Yutang, 1935

Friendship with similar temperament enriches life; maintaining it requires effort akin to marriage.

In simple terms: Choose like‑minded friends.

Key Takeaway

Nurture compatible friendships.

Themes

friendship temperament effort

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • social clubs
  • online communities
  • long‑term friendships

Key Concepts

social psychology relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance similarity and diversity in friendships?
  • What effort is realistic to maintain friendships?
A Different Perspective

Friends may differ yet still be valuable.

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