Quote by Sarah Orne Jewett

Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of.

Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new

Summary

This quote emphasizes the value and significance of old friendships. It suggests that while old friends are usually the best, it is also possible to find new friends who can become just as precious and enduring as the old ones. The quote implies that good friends enhance our lives, whether they are the ones we have known for a long time or newly discovered individuals who possess qualities that can surpass those of our old friendships.

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