Quote by Hilaire Belloc

When friendship disappears then there is a space left open to that awful loneliness of the outside world which is like the cold space between the planets. It is an air in which men perish utterly.

When friendship disappears then there is a space left open t

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of friendship in our lives. It suggests that when we lose or lack genuine friendships, we are left vulnerable to a feeling of profound loneliness, akin to the vast expanse of space between planets. The quote further emphasizes that this kind of loneliness can be detrimental to individuals, leading to their emotional demise. Through expressing the importance of friendship, the quote conveys the inherent human need for connection and companionship, as the absence of genuine friendships can have detrimental consequences on our overall well-being.

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Friendship

By Hilaire Belloc

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