Quote by Ambrose Bierce

An acquaintance is someone we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to lend to.

An acquaintance is someone we know well enough to borrow fro

Summary

This quote highlights the delicate balance of trust and familiarity in relationships. It suggests that an acquaintance is a person we may trust enough to ask for favors or assistance but not enough to feel comfortable lending or entrusting our own resources to. It emphasizes the idea that lending or lending to someone typically requires a deeper level of trust and understanding than simply being acquainted with them. Ultimately, the quote implies that lending implies greater trust and familiarity than borrowing, which can sometimes be reserved for more intimate or close relationships.

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By Ambrose Bierce

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