Quote by Ethel Watts Mumford

God gives us our relatives -- thank God we can choose our friends.

God gives us our relatives -- thank God we can choose our fr

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This quote suggests that while we are unable to choose our relatives, we have the freedom to select our friends. It highlights the idea that friendships are valuable because they are based on personal choice, shared interests, and mutual respect, rather than being predetermined by blood or family ties. It emphasizes the importance of surrounding ourselves with supportive and like-minded individuals who we connect with on a deeper level.

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