Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
Francis BaconRead
Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Friendship thrives through occasional visits rather than constant interactions.
This quote by Francis Bacon suggests that the quality of friendship can be enhanced by the value placed on rare interactions versus frequent ones. By not over-committing to continual presence, each visit is more significant, allowing friendships to grow deeper and more meaningful over time.
Themes
FriendshipVisitsQualityRelationshipsConnections
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a reunion, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of cherishing rare moments with friends.
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