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E. W. Howe

It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.

E. W. Howe

Friendship

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The quote suggests that people who approach friendship with self-interest often benefit more from it than those who are purely generous or selfless. It implies that treating friendship like a transaction or personal gain can lead to greater rewards in relationships.

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