Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.

Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends

Summary

This quote suggests that having friends who are physically distant from us makes the world feel expansive and vast. These long-distance friendships create a sense of connection across different geographic coordinates. It implies that the presence of distant friends enhances our perception of the world and makes us appreciate the vastness of the earth.

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Friendship Goodbye Distance

By Henry David Thoreau

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