Quote by Blaise Pascal

If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not be four friends in the world.

If all men knew what each said of the other, there would not

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that if people had the ability to know what others truly thought and said about them, friendships would be rare. It suggests that people often hold negative opinions or criticisms about one another, which are not openly expressed for fear of causing conflict or losing the connection. Therefore, the quote suggests that true friendship would be difficult to find if complete transparency existed, as it would expose the underlying tensions and lack of genuine support among individuals.

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By Blaise Pascal

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