“if, of three friends (A, B, and C), A should die, then B loses not only A but “A’s part in C,” while C loses not only A but “A’s part in B.” In each of my friends there is something that only some other friend can fully bring out. By myself I am not large enough to call the whole man into activity; I want other lights than my own to show all his facets. Now that Charles is dead, I shall never again see Ronald’s reaction to a specifically Caroline joke. Far from having more of Ronald, having him “to myself” now that Charles is away, I have less of Ronald. Hence true Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth, if only the newcomer is qualified to become a real friend.”
―
The Four Loves
Share this quote:
Friends Who Liked This Quote
To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up!
9 likes
All Members Who Liked This Quote
This Quote Is From
Browse By Tag
- love (101344)
- life (79362)
- inspirational (75841)
- humor (44338)
- philosophy (30964)
- inspirational-quotes (28889)
- god (26865)
- truth (24739)
- wisdom (24617)
- romance (24350)
- poetry (23293)
- life-lessons (22585)
- quotes (21011)
- death (20532)
- travel (20076)
- happiness (19002)
- hope (18526)
- faith (18384)
- inspiration (17297)
- spirituality (15702)
- relationships (15530)
- religion (15375)
- motivational (15323)
- life-quotes (15301)
- love-quotes (15138)
- writing (14938)
- success (14185)
- motivation (13177)
- time (12864)
- motivational-quotes (12154)






