Quote by Hector Hugh Munro

The sacrifices of friendship were beautiful in her eyes as long as she was not asked to make them.

The sacrifices of friendship were beautiful in her eyes as l

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This quote expresses a contradictory view on friendship. On one hand, the speaker finds the sacrifices made in friendship to be admirable and beautiful. However, this admiration is conditional, as they are unwilling to make similar sacrifices themselves. It suggests that the speaker appreciates the concept of friendship at a distance and enjoys observing others' acts of selflessness, but is unwilling to engage in the same level of commitment and sacrifice.

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