Quote by William Hazlitt

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming.

Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substa

Summary

This quote advises against pretending to maintain a friendship that has lost its true meaning and value. Rather than lingering in a shallow and insincere connection, it suggests parting ways amicably. The analogy of burying a carcass implies that clinging to dead friendships is pointless and fruitless. Instead, it encourages acknowledging the end of the relationship and moving on, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections over hollow bonds.

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Friendship

By William Hazlitt

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