Quote by Randolph Silliman Bourne

Friendships are fragile things and require as much care in handling as any other fragile and precious thing.

Friendships are fragile things and require as much care in h

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This quote highlights the delicate nature of friendships, emphasizing that they can easily be broken or damaged if not handled with care. It stresses the importance of nurturing and tending to friendships, just as one would with anything fragile and valuable. It serves as a reminder that friendships need attention, communication, and understanding to grow and flourish, but also to thrive over time.

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