Explaining “A friend to everyone is a friend to no one”

What does it mean?

The phrase suggests that someone who tries to be friends with everyone may lack the capacity to form meaningful, deep connections with individuals. It implies that spreading oneself too thin can result in superficial friendships without loyalty or genuine bonds.

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Origin

The phrase is often attributed to Aristotle, who discussed themes of friendship and virtue in his works, particularly emphasizing the quality over the quantity of friendships.