Quote by Oscar Wilde

Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.

Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There

Summary

This quote suggests that the relationship between men and women can encompass various intense emotions such as passion, enmity, worship, and love, but not friendship. It implies that there is an inherent complexity and dynamic nature to relationships between the two sexes that transcends mere friendship. The quote may suggest that the fundamental differences and societal expectations placed upon men and women create barriers to forming platonic friendships without the presence of deeper emotions or expectations.

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Friendship

By Oscar Wilde

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