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Quote by Somerset Maugham
It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for b

It’s no good trying to keep up old friendships. It’s painful for both sides. The fact is, one grows out of people, and the only thing is to face it. – Somerset Maugham

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The unfortunate thing about this world is that good habits are so much easier to give up than bad ones. – Somerset Maugham

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Habits
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In the country the darkness of night is friendly and familiar, but in a city, with its blaze of lights, it is unnatural, hostile and menacing. It is like a monstrous vulture that hovers, biding its time. – Somerset Maugham

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Cities
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To some it may be a thrill to be known, to me its a thrill to start a friendship even up. – Christopher Knight

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The most deadly fruit is borne by the hatred which one grafts on an extinguished friendship. – Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

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The steady discipline of intimate friendship with Jesus results in men becoming like Him. – Harry Emerson Fosdick

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I am proud to represent these men and women who empower people in developing nations and promote the Peace Corps mission of peace and friendship. These volunteers are making major strides to improve the lives of people and communities around the world. – Kenny Marchant

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Now for my own case, I bless the Lord that, for all that hath been said of me, my conscience doth not condemn me. I do not say I am free of sin, but I am at peace with God through a slain Mediator and I believe that there is no salvation but only in Christ. – Donald Cargill

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Tenderness is a virtue. – Oliver Goldsmith

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