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“Friendship isn't about how long you've known someone, it's about who walks into your life, says "I'm here for you" and then proves it.”

Quote by Nicholas Sparks

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Two by Two

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Nicholas Sparks
Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Sparks, born on December 31, 1965, is an American novelist renowned for his romantic and emotionally rich stories. His works often explore themes of love, family, and the meaning of life, and have gained widespread popularity among readers. Sparks' novels have frequently topped bestseller lists globally, and have been translated into multiple languages. His works have also been adapted into numerous films, such as 'Titanic' and 'The Notebook'. more

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“That night, I opened Aristotle's Nicomachean ethics, much of which is dedicated to his thoughts on friendship. Three years prior, when I had read, "The wish to be friends can come about quickly, but friendship cannot", it had made me sad. I didn't like the idea of waiting so long to feel close to someone, as if it was a skill you had to master over many years. I understood it better now. It took effort to see past differences in someone's background, beliefs, or personality. It took courage to be vulnerable. To share the embarassing and scary parts of yourself - the parts you don't even understand - with friends. It took humility to repair your connections, to forgive, and be forgiven. Friendship is the only type of love available to all of us at any point in our lives. It is common, often overlooked, unmarked by major holidays. To me, friends should be embraced with the same magnitude of wonder and care that we feel for lovers and family members.”