Quote by St. Jerome

A friend is long sought, hardly found, and with difficulty kept.

A friend is long sought, hardly found, and with difficulty k

Summary

This quote highlights the value and rarity of true friendship. It suggests that finding a genuine friend is a challenging and time-consuming process. It implies that friendships of substance are not easily come by, and require effort and commitment to maintain. The quote implies that while there may be many acquaintances in life, true friends are a treasure to be appreciated and cherished.

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