The Friendship is not a reward for our discrimination and good taste in finding one another out. IT is the instrument by which God reveals to each the beauties of all the others. They are no greater than the beauties of a thousand other men; by Friendship God opens our eyes to them. They are, like all beauties, derived from Him, and then, in a good Friendship, increased by Him through the Friendship itself, so that it is His instrument for creating as well as for revealing. At this feast it is he who has spread the board and it is He who has chosen the guests. It is He, we may dare to hope, who sometimes does, and always should, preside. Let us not reckon without our Host.

Summary

This quote highlights the essence of true friendship, stating that it is not merely a result of our discernment or good judgment in selecting friends. Instead, it is seen as a divine instrument through which God unveils the beauty of others to us. The quote expresses that the beauties and qualities found in friends are not superior to those found in numerous others. However, through friendship, God enables us to recognize and appreciate these beauties. God takes an active role in creating and enhancing the beauty within a friendship, serving as the host of the relationship. Therefore, it suggests that we should not overlook or underestimate the role of God in our friendships.

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