Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

And though thou notest from thy safe recess old friends burn dim, like lamps in noisome air love them for what they are; nor love them less, because to thee they are not what they were.

And though thou notest from thy safe recess old friends burn

Summary

This quote suggests that even though our perception of old friends might change over time, maybe due to distance or differing circumstances, we should still love and appreciate them for who they are now. It emphasizes the importance of accepting people as they are in the present, rather than dwelling on how they used to be. It encourages us to find value and cherish the essence of our friends, regardless of any changes that may have occurred in the dynamic of our relationship.

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Friends

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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