“Strong relationships come from well-bonded friendships.”
“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.”
“Are the rules more important to you than friendship?”“ ‘Friendship’ is a strong word. I’d prefer ‘good relationship between colleagues.’ ”She proffered this expression with ingenuous, affable calm.”
“It is crucial to realize that your ability to form strong and loving bonds can betray you if you do not intentionally pace a new relationship.”
“Well, it seems to me that the best relationships-the ones that last-are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship.”
“Friendship is a give and take. You have to have a strong relationship with your friend and I think you have to offer them something and they have to offer you something and that’s to always learn from it.”