Quote by John Henry Newman

The love of our private friends is the only preparatory exercise for the love of all men.

The love of our private friends is the only preparatory exer

Summary

This quote suggests that the love we cultivate for our close friends serves as a fundamental training ground for practicing love towards all humanity. By nurturing and valuing our private friendships, we develop qualities such as empathy, compassion, and understanding, which transcend personal relationships and extend to a broader sense of love for all people. It implies that the love we learn to give and receive in these intimate connections becomes the foundation for cultivating a universal love that encompasses the entire human race.

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