“The real test of friendship is: can you literally do nothing with the other person? Can you enjoy those moments of life that are utterly simple?”

—  Eugene Kennedy

Eugene Kennedy, cited in: Kathy Wagoner (2002) The Promise of Friendship. p. 284

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