Quote by Stefanie Powers

I don't need to go onto Facebook and pretend to have friends I've never even met. To my mind, that kind of destroys the meaning of the word 'friend.' I take exception to that. Because I value and respect friendship.

I don't need to go onto Facebook and pretend to have friends

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's genuine understanding of the concept of friendship and their disagreement with its trivialization on social media platforms like Facebook. The speaker believes that true friendship cannot be established or maintained solely online with strangers. They emphasize the importance of valuing and respecting genuine friendships built on personal connections and shared experiences rather than virtual interactions with acquaintances. The quote suggests that the speaker finds more significance in meaningful friendships and disapproves of the way online interactions can dilute the true meaning of the word "friend."

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Friendship

By Stefanie Powers

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