Camaraderie Quote by Thomas Hardy
“This good fellowship - camaraderie - usually occurring through the similarity of pursuits is unfortunately seldom super-added to love between the sexes, because men and women associate, not in their labors but in their pleasures merely. Where, however, happy circumstances permit its development, the compounded feeling proves itself to be the only love which is strong as death - that love which many waters cannot quench, nor the floods drown, besides which the passion usually called by the name is as evanescent as steam.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, 1891
Friendship based on shared goals can become a deeper, lasting love, stronger than romantic love, when circumstances allow it to develop.
In simple terms: Shared pursuits can create a lasting love stronger than romance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate shared interests for deeper bonds.
Themes
friendship
love
gender dynamics
shared pursuits
enduring bonds
Mood
reflective
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
literary
When to use this quote
- team projects
- creative collaborations
- long‑term partnerships
- mutual hobbies
Key Concepts
platonic love
human connection
existential depth
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture platonic love in a romantic relationship?
- What barriers prevent shared pursuits from deepening bonds?
A Different Perspective
Such love may be rare due to societal expectations and gender norms.
