Quote by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, A Life

But Oh! The blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can speak fearless on any subject; with whom one's deepest as well as one's most foolish thoughts come out simply and safely. Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person - having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.http://www.indiana.edu/%7Eletrs/vwwp/craik/craik-poem1866.html


But Oh! The blessing it is to have a friend to whom one can

Summary

This quote speaks to the immense value of having a genuine and trustworthy friend with whom one can share their innermost thoughts and feelings without fear or judgment. It highlights the comfort and relief that comes from knowing that this person will accept and understand you completely. This level of companionship allows for open and honest communication, where thoughts and words do not need to be analyzed or censored. It emphasizes the power of friendship to provide solace and support, with the assurance that a loyal friend will separate what is valuable from what is not, offering kindness and guidance in return.

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By Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, A Life
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