Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

I have always laid it down as a maxim --and found it justified by experience --that a man and a woman make far better friendships than can exist between two of the same sex --but then with the condition that they never have made or are to make love to each other.

I have always laid it down as a maxim --and found it justifi

Summary

This quote suggests that friendships between individuals of different genders are superior to same-gender friendships, on the condition that there is no romantic or sexual involvement between them. The author's experience has led them to believe that friendships between men and women have stronger foundations and possibly offer deeper connections than friendships between individuals of the same gender. The quote implies that removing the possibility of romance from the equation allows these friendships to be more genuine and fulfilling.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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