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Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones
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"Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones"

- Charles de Montesquieu

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This quote by Charles de Montesquieu talks to the idea that friendship is a two-way street. It suggests that relationship is an equally useful plan in which both celebrations want to give and receive. The quote suggests that we must be willing to do small favors for our pals in exchange for larger ones. This might indicate that we need to be willing to lend a listening ear or use a kind word in exchange for a friend's aid with an uphill struggle. It also recommends that we need to want to offer our time and energy in exchange for our buddies' assistance and understanding. Eventually, this quote encourages us to acknowledge the value of friendship and to be happy to provide and receive in order to preserve strong relationships.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Charles de Montesquieu between January 18, 1689 and February 10, 1755. He/she was a famous Philosopher from France. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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