Quote by C.S. Lewis

Very few modern people think Friendship a love of comparable value [to Affection or Eros] or even a love at all.

Very few modern people think Friendship a love of comparable

Summary

This quote highlights the diminishing importance placed on friendship in contemporary times. It suggests that many individuals today do not view friendship as a love that holds equal worth or significance compared to affection or romantic love. The quote suggests that friendship is underrated or undervalued, possibly due to the emphasis placed on deeper or more intimate forms of love.

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