Famous quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Our most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature
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"Our most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature"

- Nathaniel Hawthorne

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This quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne talks to the idea that our closest buddies are not always the ones we show our worst sides to, but rather the ones we show our best sides to. It suggests that our most intimate relationships are those in which we feel comfortable sufficient to be our true selves, and to share our highests with the other person. It suggests that these relationships are based on trust and mutual understanding, and that we can be our most genuine selves when we are with them. This quote motivates us to be open and sincere with our buddies, and to aim to build relationships that are based on mutual respect and understanding. It likewise reminds us that our closest good friends are the ones who accept us for who we are, and who we can be our true selves around.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne This quote is written / told by Nathaniel Hawthorne between July 4, 1804 and May 19, 1864. He was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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