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“Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might.”

Quote by Merle Shain

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Merle Shain was a renowned author whose works spanned a variety of fields including history, literature, and philosophy. He lived from 1935 to 1989. more

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