Summary
This quote emphasizes that while it is easy to desire and express a wish to be friends with someone, genuine friendship takes time to develop and deepen. It suggests that true friendship is not something that can be rushed or easily attained. Instead, it compares it to a fruit that requires patience for it to grow and mature. The quote serves as a reminder that forming a strong and lasting friendship demands effort, understanding, and a gradual process of getting to know and genuinely connecting with someone.
By Aristotle