Quote by Katherine Mansfield

I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing.

I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comf

Summary

This quote suggests that true friendship brings a sense of privilege, relief, and comfort because there is no need to explain oneself to a friend. It implies that genuine friends understand and accept each other without the need for elaborate explanations or justifications. The quote emphasizes the idea that a strong bond in friendship is built on mutual understanding and acceptance, allowing individuals to be themselves without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

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Friends

By Katherine Mansfield

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