Quote by Pietro Aretino

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship.

I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of a

Summary

This quote expresses the profound value and significance of friendships. It draws a parallel between the way misers carefully protect and cherish their wealth, and how the speaker safeguards their friends. It asserts that friendship is the ultimate gift bestowed upon individuals by wisdom and highlights the incomparable importance of genuine human connections. In essence, it suggests that nothing surpasses or surpasses the richness and quality of true friendship.

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