Quote by William Shakespeare

The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel, but do not dull thy palm with entertainment of each new-hatched unfledged comrade.

The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, grapple the

Summary

This quote advises to cherish and value the proven friendships one has by forming strong bonds with them. It suggests attaching friends closely to one's soul, metaphorically using hoops of steel. However, it cautions against easily accepting every new and inexperienced acquaintance that comes along, to avoid spreading oneself too thin and losing quality connections. It encourages prioritizing established friendships over constantly seeking out novelty in relationships.

By William Shakespeare

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