Quote by Yiddish Proverb

The good fellow to everyone is a good friend to no one.

The good fellow to everyone is a good friend to no one.

Summary

This quote suggests that if someone is always being friendly and agreeable towards everyone they meet, they may not be truly trustworthy or have genuine connections with anyone in particular. By constantly trying to please everyone, they may sacrifice their own authenticity and fail to establish deep, meaningful relationships with others. Being a good friend requires more than just surface-level pleasantries, it involves loyalty, understanding, and a willingness to engage in both support and constructive criticism.

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