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Explaining "The only way to find a friend is to be one"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 24/10/2024, 21:35
Anwar Kareem 24/10/2024, 21:35English.me team member
What does it mean?
This phrase means that in order to find true friendship, one must exhibit qualities of a good friend, such as kindness, empathy, and support. Being a friend to others encourages the formation of reciprocal and genuine friendships.
Tone
Encouraging
Origin
The phrase is often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, a 19th-century American essayist and philosopher, emphasizing the importance of mutual effort in forming genuine friendships.
Examples of usage
- When John moved to a new city, he remembered that the only way to find a friend is to be one, so he started volunteering in the community to meet new people.
- Lisa always keeps in mind that the only way to find a friend is to be one, so she makes an effort to reach out and help her classmates.
- After hearing the advice that the only way to find a friend is to be one, Tim began reaching out more to his colleagues and offering his support.
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