Quote by Jean Cocteau

I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.

I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has h

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This quote implies that the speaker has faced numerous losses of close friendships. However, they view these losses as acts of divine mercy, suggesting that God has intervened to protect them from negative influences or to guide them towards new and different companionships. Despite experiencing the pain of losing friends, the speaker ultimately sees these transitions as necessary and beneficial in their life journey.

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