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“The best would be to have friends who came and went away; but if I had to choose between their never coming or never going away, I think I would choose that they do not come.” quote by Rumer Godden
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“The best would be to have friends who came and went away; but if I had to choose between their never coming or never going away, I think I would choose that they do not come.”

Rumer Godden

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge, 1946

Prefers the comfort of stable, lasting relationships over transient acquaintances.

In simple terms: Choose lasting friends over fleeting ones.

Key Takeaway

Value enduring connections.

Themes

friendship stability choice

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • long‑term relationships
  • family gatherings
  • support networks

Key Concepts

attachment loneliness social needs

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a lasting friendship mean to you?
  • How do you balance stability and novelty?
A Different Perspective

May overlook benefits of new perspectives from brief encounters.

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