Quote by William James

Human beings are born into this little span of life of which the best thing is its friendship and intimacies, and soon their places will know them no more, and yet they leave their friendships and intimacies with no cultivation, to grow as they will by the roadside, expecting them to keep by force of inertia.

Human beings are born into this little span of life of which

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of nurturing and maintaining friendships and relationships in our short lives. It emphasizes that human beings are born into a limited time on Earth, where the most valuable aspect is the connections we forge with others. However, the quote also points out that many people fail to actively cultivate these relationships and instead expect them to persist without effort. It serves as a reminder to invest time and energy into our friendships, as they cannot thrive solely on past experiences and memories.

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