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An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship.

An ounce of blood is worth more than a pound of friendship.

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This quote suggests that loyalty and sacrifice hold more value than superficial or fake relationships. It implies that a small amount of genuine commitment or sacrifice (symbolized by "an ounce of blood") is more significant and valuable than a larger quantity of surface-level connections (symbolized by "a pound of friendship"). In essence, it emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, highlighting the significance of true, deep relationships over superficial associations.

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