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Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back
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"Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back"

- Blaise Pascal

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This quote by Blaise Pascal speaks to the fragility of relationship. It suggests that if we knew what our buddies said about us behind our backs, our relationships would not make it through. This is since we would be hurt by the negative things stated about us, and our trust in our pals would be broken. We would no longer be able to trust that our good friends have our best interests at heart. We would likewise be less most likely to be open and sincere with our buddies, as we would be afraid of what they may say about us. This quote highlights the significance of being honest and respectful in our relationships, and of bearing in mind the words we utilize when discussing our pals. It likewise functions as a suggestion that our words have the power to either reinforce or damage our relationships.

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Blaise Pascal This quote is written / told by Blaise Pascal between June 19, 1623 and August 19, 1662. He was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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