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The language of friendship is not words but meanings
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"The language of friendship is not words but meanings"

- Henry David Thoreau

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This quote by Henry David Thoreau talks to the significance of meaningful communication in friendship. It recommends that words alone are inadequate to reveal the depth of a relationship. Instead, it is the meanings behind the words that really matter. Relationship is built on understanding and trust, and these qualities are best conveyed through significant discussions. It is insufficient to simply say the ideal words; it is the sensations and feelings behind them that make a friendship strong. True friendship is not about the amount of words, however the quality of the discussions. It is about being able to communicate without speaking, and understanding each other without having to discuss. The language of friendship is not words, however the meanings behind them.

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Henry David Thoreau This quote is written / told by Henry David Thoreau between July 12, 1817 and May 6, 1862. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 190 other quotes.

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