Quote by William Wordsworth

I am already kindly disposed towards you. My friendship it is not in my power to give: this is a gift which no man can make, it is not in our own power: a sound and healthy friendship is the growth of time and circumstance, it will spring up and thrive like a wildflower when these favour, and when they do not, it is in vain to look for it.

I am already kindly disposed towards you. My friendship it i

Summary

This quote highlights that genuine friendship cannot be forced or created at will. The speaker acknowledges their inherent benevolence towards the other person but clarifies that friendship is not something that can be bestowed upon someone. It emphasizes that true friendship is a product of time and circumstances, flourishing naturally when favorable conditions exist, and remaining elusive when they don't. In essence, the quote emphasizes the organic and unpredictable nature of friendship, suggesting that it cannot be manufactured or manipulated.

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