Quote by John Leonard

It takes a long time to grow an old friend.

It takes a long time to grow an old friend.

Summary

This quote suggests that building a genuine and lasting friendship requires patience and dedication. It emphasizes that forming a deep connection with someone cannot happen instantly, but rather it is a gradual process that takes time. Just as growing a plant or nurturing anything valuable requires cultivation over time, the same principle applies to developing and nurturing meaningful friendships. It implies that true friendship is built on shared experiences, trust, understanding, and a long history of moments, and cannot be rushed or forced into existence.

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