--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: All this just to be your friend, I was…" description: "\"All this just to be your friend, I was there until the end, extortion and arson, petty larceny.\" — REM" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/rem-21433_friendship_all-this-just-to-be-your-friend-i-was-th_1957435.jpg" --- # All this just to be your friend, I was there until the… ![“All this just to be your friend, I was there until the end, extortion and arson, petty larceny.” quote by REM](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/rem-21433_friendship_all-this-just-to-be-your-friend-i-was-th_1957435.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/rem-21433_friendship_all-this-just-to-be-your-friend-i-was-th_1957435.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fd3/rem-21433_friendship_all-this-just-to-be-your-friend-i-was-th_1957435.jpg) > “All this just to be your friend, I was there until the end, extortion and arson, petty larceny.” [REM](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rem/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker describes extreme actions taken in the name of friendship, suggesting loyalty can become destructive. **In simple terms:** Friendship can turn into harmful deeds. Key Takeaway Beware of loyalty that harms. Themes loyalty destruction friendship Mood conflicted serious Type cautionary reflective When to use this quote - personal relationships - political alliances - conflict resolution Key Concepts psychology ethics power dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What boundaries should loyalty respect? - When does protecting a friend become harmful? 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