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“Friendship is seldom lasting but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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“Friendship is seldom lasting but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other.”

Samuel Johnson

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Source Essay: The Idler, 1758

Friendship endures when equals share balanced power; superiority erodes lasting bonds.

In simple terms: Equality sustains friendship; superiority harms it.

Key Takeaway

Foster equality in relationships.

Themes

friendship equality power dynamics

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • leadership
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

sociology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt unequal in a friendship?
  • How can you restore balance?
A Different Perspective

Power imbalances can be subtle, unnoticed.

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