What sweetness is left in life
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What sweetness is left in life, if you take away friendship? Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun. A true friend is more to be esteemed than kinsfolk.
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Meaning
This quote means friendship is essential to the joy and warmth of life. Without it, life loses much of its sweetness, and a true friend can be even more precious than family ties.
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