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Accountability in friendship is the equivalent of love without strategy
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"Accountability in friendship is the equivalent of love without strategy"

- Anita Brookner

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In this quote, Anita Brookner recommends that accountability is an important element of true relationship. She compares it to like without method, indicating that it is a pure and real kind of love. Just as love should not be determined or prepared, true friendship ought to not be based on ulterior intentions or methods. Rather, it must be built on trust, sincerity, and obligation. Being accountable to a friend means being reliable, trustworthy, and happy to take duty for one's actions. It is a selfless act that reveals true care and issue for the wellness of the relationship. Without responsibility, a friendship may lack the depth and authenticity that is required for a strong and enduring bond.

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Anita Brookner This quote is written / told by Anita Brookner between July 16, 1938 and March 10, 2016. She was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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