Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

Love and friendship exclude each other.

Love and friendship exclude each other.

Summary

This quote suggests that love and friendship are mutually exclusive. It implies that in a romantic relationship characterized by love, there is no room for the platonic bond of friendship and vice versa. The quote may be suggesting that the intense emotions and dynamics involved in love make it incompatible with the more casual, supportive nature of a friendship. It highlights the challenging trade-off between the passionate connection found in love and the deep, reliable connection offered by friendship.

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Friendship

By Jean de la Bruyere

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