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“Conversations and jokes together, mutual rendering of good services, the reading together of sweetly phrased books, the sharing of nonsense and mutual attentions.” quote by Robertson Davies
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““Conversations and jokes together, mutual rendering of good services, the reading together of sweetly phrased books, the sharing of nonsense and mutual attentions.””

Robertson Davies

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Salish Sea, 1996

Mutual sharing of humor, service, literature, and nonsense builds deep connections.

In simple terms: Sharing jokes, books, and nonsense strengthens bonds.

Key Takeaway

Engage in shared activities to deepen relationships.

Themes

friendship communication culture humor

Mood

warm playful

Type

reflective inspirational

When to use this quote

  • book clubs
  • coffee gatherings
  • online forums
  • creative workshops

Key Concepts

social bonding shared experience literary appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What activities do you share that deepen your bonds?
  • How does humor affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone values nonsense equally, which can cause misunderstandings.

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