Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend. I have no wealth to bestow on him. If he knows that I am happy in loving him, he will want no other reward. Is not friendship divine in this?

The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend.

Summary

This quote highlights the pure and selfless nature of friendship. It emphasizes that the greatest gift one can offer a friend is simply being there for them, without the need for material wealth or other rewards. By expressing genuine love and happiness in the relationship, the quote suggests that true friendship itself is something divine. It implies that the bond between friends holds a special and sacred place in human connections.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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