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Georg Brandes

My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of acquaintances had gradually grown so large that it was only natural new friendships should grow out of it.

Georg Brandes

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Georg Brandes reflects that his early academic friendships brought him happiness when he remembered them later in life. Over time, as he met more people, it was expected that new friendships would develop from this expanding group.

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