Quote by William Hazlitt

Old friendships are like meats served up repeatedly, cold, comfortless, and distasteful. The stomach turns against them.

Old friendships are like meats served up repeatedly, cold, c

Summary

This quote suggests that old friendships can lose their appeal and become mundane, unfulfilling, and even unappreciated. The comparison to repeatedly served meats being cold implies that the initially enjoyable aspects of the friendship have cooled off, leading to a lack of comfort and satisfaction. It implies that as time passes, these friendships lose their charm and can no longer provide the same level of nourishment to the individuals involved. Ultimately, the quote highlights how some friendships can deteriorate over time, resulting in a sense of disinterest and aversion.

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Friends

By William Hazlitt

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