Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

It destroys one's nerve to be amiable every day to the same human being.

It destroys one's nerve to be amiable every day to the same

Summary

This quote suggests that constantly being friendly and kind to the same person can be mentally exhausting and draining. Over time, maintaining a consistently amicable attitude toward someone can wear down one's patience and resilience. It implies that engaging in prolonged interactions without any variation or occasional conflict can be damaging to one's emotional well-being and can lead to a loss of courage or resilience.

By Benjamin Disraeli

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