Quotation by

Carmen Sylva

Friendship based solely upon gratitude is like a photograph with time it fades.

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When friendship exists only because one person feels thankful, it lacks a deeper connection. Over time, that feeling of gratitude can disappear, causing the friendship to weaken or end.

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