Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies an

Friendship is but another name for an alliance with the follies and the misfortunes of others. Our own share of miseries is sufficient: why enter then as volunteers into those of another? – Thomas Jefferson

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The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses. – Thomas Jefferson

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Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. – Thomas Jefferson

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If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. – Thomas Jefferson

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Friendship is essentially a partnership. – Aristotle

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When you choose your friends, dont be short-changed by choosing personality over character. – W. Somerset Maugham

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The friendship we share grows amidst the craggy rock pond reeds of water spray fireflies scented with bonfires. – Bradley Chicho

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He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy will meet him everywhere. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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It helps to be able to be alone. Cuz writing is done alone, unless you collaborate, but I dont do that. Ask my ex-wife. – Dirk Benedict

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