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Best friend Quote by Victor Hugo

“Djali trotted along behind them, so overjoyed at seeing Gringoire again that she constantly made him stumble by affectionately putting her horns between his legs. 'That's life,' said the philosopher, each time he narrowly escaped falling flat on his face. 'It's often our best friends who cause our…” quote by Victor Hugo
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““Djali trotted along behind them, so overjoyed at seeing Gringoire again that she constantly made him stumble by affectionately putting her horns between his legs. 'That's life,' said the philosopher, each time he narrowly escaped falling flat on his face. 'It's often our best friends who cause our downfall.””

Victor Hugo

About This Quote

Source Novel: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862

The philosopher observes that close friends can unintentionally cause our mishaps, highlighting the paradox of affection and danger.

In simple terms: Friends can cause us to stumble despite love.

Key Takeaway

Beware of trusting too much.

Themes

friendship trust paradox human nature

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical observational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • team projects
  • family dynamics

Key Concepts

philosophy interpersonal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance affection with caution?
  • When have you been let down by a close friend?
A Different Perspective

Even trusted allies can lead to failure if not mindful.

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