True friendship is a plant of slow growth
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
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Meaning
This quote means real friendship takes time to develop and prove itself. It becomes genuine not through quick closeness alone, but through patience, shared experience, and the ability to survive hardship together.
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