Acquaintance, n. A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to. A degree of friendship called slight when its object is poor or obscure, and intimate when he is rich or famous

Summary

This quote humorously captures the dynamics of acquaintance and friendship. It suggests that acquaintances are individuals we are familiar enough with to ask for favors or "borrow" from, yet not close enough to entrust with lending. The quote further implies that the level of friendship is deemed "slight" when the person is of modest means or unknown to us, while it becomes more intimate or meaningful when the person is wealthy or well-known. It playfully highlights how social dynamics can be influenced by socioeconomic status or fame in determining the depth of relationships.

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