Famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed
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"Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed"

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson speaks with the power of relationship and its ability to transcend time and space. He recommends that friendship is so strong therefore meaningful that it is practically too good to be real. He compares it to the immortality of the soul, which is also something that is tough to believe in. He is saying that friendship is a powerful force that can bring individuals together and help them to conquer any obstacle. He is likewise recommending that relationship is something that can last forever, just like the soul. This quote talks to the power of relationship and how it can bring individuals together and assist them to conquer any obstacle. It is a tip that friendship is something that should be treasured and appreciated.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson This quote is written / told by Ralph Waldo Emerson between May 25, 1803 and April 27, 1882. He was a famous Philosopher from USA. The author also have 204 other quotes.

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