Famous quote by Georg Brandes

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My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of ac
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"My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of acquaintances had gradually grown so large that it was only natural new friendships should grow out of it"

- Georg Brandes

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This quote by Georg Brandes talks to the power of friendship and the delight it can bring. He assesses his very first experiences of academic relationship, which made him smile in later years when he reviewed them. This suggests that the friendships he formed were significant and lasting. He also keeps in mind that his circle of acquaintances had actually grown so big that it was only natural for brand-new relationships to form. This speaks to the idea that when we open ourselves as much as brand-new individuals and experiences, we can form meaningful connections that can last a lifetime. Brandes' quote is a suggestion of the importance of friendship and the happiness it can bring.

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Denmark Flag This quote is written / told by Georg Brandes between February 4, 1842 and February 19, 1927. He was a famous Critic from Denmark. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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