I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.
Katharine HepburnRead
Friendship, if somebody holds out his hand toward you, you've got to reach and take it... There are too many people alone, and if you're lucky enough for somebody to want you as a friend, it's an obligation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Friendship requires active participation; if someone reaches out, you should reciprocate.
This quote emphasizes the importance of mutual effort in friendship. It suggests that when someone shows a willingness to connect with you, you have a responsibility to engage and accept their friendship, as many people face loneliness and value companionship. Hepburn encourages us to acknowledge these opportunities for connection as significant and to act on them, highlighting both the joy and obligation that friendship brings.
Themes
FriendshipConnectionObligationLonelinessReaching Out
In practice
Example use cases
During a group discussion about the value of friendships, you could cite this quote to illustrate the importance of reciprocating friendship.
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