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These can never be true friends: Hope, dice, a prostitute, a robber, a cheat, a goldsmith, a monkey, a doctor, a distiller.

These can never be true friends: Hope, dice, a prostitute, a

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This quote suggests that certain individuals or professions cannot be considered genuine friends for various reasons. The mention of hope implies that it is an uncertain and unreliable companion. Dice represents gambling and unpredictability, making it an unsuitable foundation for friendship. A prostitute, robber, and cheat are grouped together as untrustworthy figures. A goldsmith, doctor, distiller, and even a monkey are included, possibly indicating their roles as self-serving or manipulative characters. Overall, this quote emphasizes caution when choosing friends and warns against those who may have ulterior motives or negative qualities.

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