Famous quote by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

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She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out
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"She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again"

- Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

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This quote by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand is a testimony to the commitment and dedication of a true pal. It suggests that a buddy would go to great lengths to assist their associates, even if it suggests putting them in a difficult situation. The quote implies that a good friend would want to put their buddies in a tight spot, such as tossing them into the water, in order to help them out of it. This could be analyzed as a metaphor for the lengths a good friend would go to in order to help their pals in tough times. It suggests that a buddy would be willing to put themselves in a tight spot in order to help their pals out of it. This quote is a tip of the significance of having loyal and devoted good friends who are willing to go above and beyond for their friends.

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Charles Maurice de Talleyrand This quote is written / told by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand between February 2, 1754 and May 17, 1838. He was a famous Diplomat from France. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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