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Friend Quote by Patrick deWitt

“It is hard to find a friend,' I said. 'It is the hardest thing in this world,' he agreed.” quote by Patrick deWitt
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“It is hard to find a friend,' I said. 'It is the hardest thing in this world,' he agreed.”

Patrick deWitt

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt, 2011

Friendship is portrayed as a rare, difficult treasure that people recognize only after loss.

In simple terms: Friends are hard to find and value.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and seek genuine connections.

Themes

friendship loneliness value

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • personal crisis
  • career change
  • seeking support

Key Concepts

existential search human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What qualities make a friend truly valuable?
  • How do you nurture rare relationships?
A Different Perspective

Even when found, friendships can be fragile and require effort.

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