Quote by Emil Ludwig

Many a person has held close, throughout their entire lives, two friends that always remained strange to one another, because one of them attracted by virtue of similarity, the other by difference.

Many a person has held close, throughout their entire lives,

Summary

This quote suggests that it is not uncommon for individuals to have two close friends who are distinctly different from each other and yet remain important in their lives. One friend is drawn to the similarities they share with the person, while the other is attracted to the differences they possess. This highlights the idea that friendships can develop and thrive based on both commonality and diversity, as each friend fulfills a unique role in the person's life.

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