Quote by G. K. Chesterton

We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next door neighbor.

We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our

Summary

This quote implies that while we have the agency to choose our friends and enemies based on our personal preferences and judgments, our next-door neighbors are not within our control. It suggests that our neighbors are a result of a higher power's arrangement, highlighting the notion that we are brought into close proximity with individuals who we may not always have chosen for ourselves. The quote prompts reflection on the significance of proximity, chance, and the complex dynamics that can exist within our immediate surroundings.

By G. K. Chesterton

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