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Francis Bacon's Of Friendship Explanation and Summary

Of Friendship

"And certain it is, that the light that a man receiveth by counsel from another, is drier and purer than that which cometh from his own understanding and judgement: which is ever infused and drenched in his affections and customs."

Reference - These lines have been extracted from "Of Friendship" written by Francis Bacon.

Context - Bacon point out two advantages of friendship. The first use is related with man's heart and the second one is related with man's mind.

Explanation - In these lines, the great writer points out the second advantage of friendship which is closely related with human mind. The great writer says that true friendship is very useful because it gives highly useful and practical advice which serves the second man much in his real life. He cannot derive so much utility by his own understanding and judgement. Such light of friendship is bright and pure. A man absorbs such advice of a friend in his life, feelings and habits.

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