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It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means
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"It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means"

- Charles Kingsley

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This quote by Charles Kingsley speaks to the significance of having a fantastic heart in order to be a real friend. Kingsley suggests that those who are mean and cowardly can not understand what true relationship means. He suggests that having an excellent heart is important for forming meaningful relationships with others. This quote encourages us to be kind and generous in our relationships with others, as these qualities are essential for forming real friendships. It likewise acts as a pointer that those who are mean and afraid will never ever be able to experience the joys of real friendship. Kingsley's words advise us that having a fantastic heart is necessary for forming meaningful relationships with others.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Kingsley between June 12, 1819 and January 23, 1875. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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