We associate [friendship] with a casual acquaintance we see only once in a while to exchange inconsequential and shallow banter. But real friendship is something altogether more profound and worthy of exultation. #AlaindeBotton

We associate [friendship] with a casual acquaintance we see only once in a while to exchange inconsequential and shallow banter. But real friendship is something altogether more profound and worthy of exultation. #AlaindeBotton

— English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jan 20, 2026