Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

We seek our friend not sacredly, but with an adulterate passion which would appropriate him to ourselves

We seek our friend not sacredly, but with an adulterate pass

Summary

This quote suggests that our desire for friendship is often selfish and impure. Instead of valuing a friend for who they are, we tend to seek them out for our own gain or to fulfill our personal needs. It highlights the tendency for humans to approach relationships with a possessive attitude, wanting to claim and control others as if they are objects to be owned.

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Friendship Children

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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