Quote by Budd Schulberg

You can't eat your friends and have them too.

You can't eat your friends and have them too.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is impossible to both consume or take advantage of our relationships and maintain those relationships at the same time. It conveys the idea that if we exploit or betray our friendships for personal gain, we will ultimately lose those friends. The quote highlights the importance of valuing and appreciating our relationships rather than taking advantage of them for selfish reasons.

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By Budd Schulberg

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