Quote by Anon.

Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.

Choose your friends by their character and your socks by the

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing character over superficial traits when choosing friends. It suggests that selecting friends based on their character is crucial, as it reflects their values, integrity, and overall quality as individuals. On the contrary, the quote amusingly contrasts this with choosing socks by their color, highlighting the absurdity of placing importance on superficial attributes in friendships. Overall, the quote encourages discernment in evaluating the substantive qualities of individuals we choose as friends rather than focusing on trivial aspects such as appearance or background.

By Anon.

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