Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom.
William PennRead
This is the Comfort of Friends, that though they may be said to Die, yet their Friendship and Society are, in the best Sense, ever present, because Immortal
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship endures beyond physical presence or even death.
This quote expresses the idea that the bonds of friendship are so strong that they transcend physical existence. Even when friends are no longer around, their memories, influences, and the impact they had on our lives remain forever present, making their friendship immortal in a deeper sense.
Themes
FriendshipImmortalComfortPresenceSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a memorial service to honor the memory of a deceased friend.
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