Friendship Quote by Thea von Harbou
““I have no friends, Josaphat.” Josaphat wanted to contradict, but he stopped himself. Freder turned his eyes towards him. He straightened himself up and smiled—the other’s hand still in his. “I have no friends, Josaphat, and, what weighs still more, I have no friend. I had play-fellows-sport-fellows—but friends? A friend? No, Josaphat! Can one confide oneself to somebody of whom one knows nothing but how his laughter sounds?” He saw the eyes of the other fixed upon him, discerned the ardour in them and the pain and the truth. “Yes,” he said with a worried smile. “I should like to confide myself to you... I must confide myself to you, Josaphat... I must call you ‘Friend’ and ‘Brother’... for I need a man who will go with me in trust and confidence to the world’s end. Will you be that man?” “Yes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Eternal Man by Thea von Harbou, 1930
A speaker confesses loneliness and seeks a trusted companion to share life’s journey.
In simple terms: He wants a true confidant beyond casual acquaintances.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, trusting relationships.
Themes
loneliness
trust
friendship
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- search for companionship
- building trust
Key Concepts
existential longing
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust with your deepest thoughts?
- How does vulnerability strengthen bonds?
A Different Perspective
Finding a confidant is difficult without mutual vulnerability.
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