Quote by Mortimer Adler

Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity.

Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure acti

Summary

This quote suggests that friendship is not just a casual pastime, but rather a demanding and difficult endeavor. It implies that maintaining and nurturing friendships require considerable effort and commitment. Just like engaging in any taxing or arduous activity, friendship entails investing time, energy, and sometimes even personal sacrifices. It portrays friendship as something that goes beyond leisure, highlighting the importance of putting substantial thought and exertion into building and preserving meaningful connections with others.

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Friendship

By Mortimer Adler

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