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“Friendship is such an elastic word. There never was an age when it stood for so many things in private, and was yet so absolutely non-existent in fact.” quote by Ouida
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“Friendship is such an elastic word. There never was an age when it stood for so many things in private, and was yet so absolutely non-existent in fact.”

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About This Quote

Source Novel: Teleny, or The Reverse of the Medal, 1885

Friendship is a fluid concept, expanding and contracting across time and context.

In simple terms: Friendship changes meaning over time.

Key Takeaway

Value flexibility in relationships.

Themes

relationships language change

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • social media
  • cross‑cultural interactions

Key Concepts

sociology semantics culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does modern life reshape friendship?
  • What aspects of friendship remain constant?
A Different Perspective

May overlook deep, enduring bonds.

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