Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe

I am speaking now of the highest duty we owe our friends, the noblest, the most sacred --that of keeping their own nobleness, goodness, pure and incorrupt. If we let our friend become cold and selfish and exacting without a remonstrance, we are no true lover, no true friend.

I am speaking now of the highest duty we owe our friends, th

Summary

This quote speaks to the importance of looking out for our friends and preserving their virtue and integrity. It emphasizes the duty we have to confront and challenge our friends when we see them veering away from their noble qualities. By doing so, we show our true love and friendship, as neglecting to address their negative behavior or character flaws only allows them to further distance themselves from goodness and purity.

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By Harriet Beecher Stowe

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