Quote by Henry Home

The difficulty is not that great to die for a friend, the hard part is finding a friend worth dying for.

The difficulty is not that great to die for a friend, the ha

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This quote suggests that dying for a friend is not necessarily the challenging part, as such sacrifice might come relatively easily. The real challenge lies in finding a friend who is truly worthy of making such a sacrifice for. It implies that the value and worthiness of a friend are crucial factors to consider when assessing the depth and significance of a relationship.

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