To hear complaints with patience, even when complaints are vain, is one of the duties of friendship.

Summary

This quote suggests that in a true friendship, it is essential to listen to and tolerate complaints, even when they may be meaningless or trivial. It emphasizes the importance of being there for one another and offering support, empathy, and understanding, regardless of the validity of the complaints. Part of fostering and maintaining strong bonds in friendship involves being patient and receptive to each other's frustrations, acting as a dependable and compassionate sounding board for one another.

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