Quote by C.S. Lewis

Do you not know how bashful friendship is? Friends - comrades - do not look at each other. Friendship would be ashamed...

Do you not know how bashful friendship is? Friends - comrade

Summary

This quote suggests that true friends or comrades do not scrutinize or judge each other. Friendship is depicted as a bashful and timid entity that shies away from direct observation. The quote implies that there is an inherent respect and understanding between friends, where they avoid invading each other's personal space or prying into their flaws. Instead, friendship is meant to be a pure and accepting bond, where both parties support and uplift each other without being overly critical or intrusive.

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Friendship

By C.S. Lewis

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