Let every man of whatsoever craft or occupation he be of... serve his brethren.
William TyndaleRead
I know divers, and divers men know me, which love me as I do them: yet if I should pray them, when I meet them in the street openly, they would abhor me; but if I pray them where they be appointed to meet me secretly, they will hear me and accept my request.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True friendship includes both public acknowledgment and private understanding.
This quote by William Tyndale reflects the complexity of relationships, emphasizing that while friends may publicly support each other, the true strength of their bond often lies in private interactions. It suggests that people may act differently in public versus private situations, and true allegiance is revealed in more intimate settings, where requests are made and heard with acceptance.
Themes
FriendshipRelationshipsPublicPrivateTrust
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the importance of trust in relationships.
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