Do You Know These Quotes About Friendship?

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    "Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain..." Who said this? 

    • Muhammad Ali
    • Mile Tyson
    • Lennox Lewis
    • Anthony Joshua
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Life itself is a quotation. Quotes are generally powerful and are the act of repeating erroneously the words of another. Take this test to see if you are knowledgeable of quotes about friendship.

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  • 2. 
    What is the title of the speech the person that said the quote in the picture he gave in 1837? - ProProfs

    What is the title of the speech the person that said the quote in the picture he gave in 1837?

    • Western Philosophy

    • The American Scholar

    • The Over-Soul

    • Transcendentalism

    Correct Answer
    A. The American Scholar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The American Scholar" because the question is asking for the title of the speech given by the person who said the quote in the picture in 1837. Out of the given options, "The American Scholar" is the only one that fits this criteria.

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  • 3. 
    The quote in the picture came from which 1946 film?  - ProProfs

    The quote in the picture came from which 1946 film? 

    • Beauty and the Beast

    • The Best Years Of Our Lives

    • The Big Sleep

    • It's a Wonderful Life

    Correct Answer
    A. It's a Wonderful Life
    Explanation
    The quote in the picture is from the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life".

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  • 4. 
    “Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends.” Which English female writer said this?  - ProProfs

    “Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends.” Which English female writer said this? 

    • Virginia Woolf

    • Charlotte Brontë

    • Agatha Christie

    • George Eliot

    Correct Answer
    A. Virginia Woolf
    Explanation
    Virginia Woolf said, "Some people go to priests; others to poetry; I to my friends." This quote reflects Woolf's belief in the power of friendship and the importance of human connection. Woolf often turned to her friends for support, inspiration, and understanding. This quote highlights her preference for seeking solace and guidance from her friends rather than turning to religion or literature.

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  • 5. 
    "Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit." - ProProfs

    "Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit."

    • Pythagoras

    • Aristotle

    • Socrates

    • Plato

    Correct Answer
    A. Aristotle
    Explanation
    The quote suggests that while it may be easy to express a desire for friendship, true friendship takes time to develop and mature. This aligns with Aristotle's philosophy, as he believed that friendships were built on trust, shared values, and mutual understanding, which all require time and effort to cultivate.

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  • 6. 
    Which Harry Potter movie was the quote in the picture taken from?  - ProProfs

    Which Harry Potter movie was the quote in the picture taken from? 

    • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1

    • Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
    Explanation
    The given quote in the picture is from the movie "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

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  • 7. 
    Marquise de Sevigne's friendship quote is... - ProProfs

    Marquise de Sevigne's friendship quote is...

    • "Real friendship is never peaceful."

    • "Real friendship is never serene."

    • "True friendship is never peaceful."

    • "True friendship is never serene."

    Correct Answer
    A. "True friendship is never serene."
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "True friendship is never serene." This quote suggests that true friendship is not characterized by calmness or tranquility. It implies that genuine friendships involve ups and downs, challenges, and moments of conflict or disagreement. True friends are there for one another through thick and thin, supporting and challenging each other. The word "serene" implies a sense of peacefulness, which the quote suggests is not present in true friendships.

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  • 8. 
    "No friendship is an accident." Which short story writer said this?  - ProProfs

    "No friendship is an accident." Which short story writer said this? 

    • Tobias Woolf

    • Jennifer Egan

    • O. Henry

    • Robert Olen Butler

    Correct Answer
    A. O. Henry
    Explanation
    O. Henry is the short story writer who said, "No friendship is an accident." This quote suggests that friendships are not random occurrences but rather intentional and meaningful connections between individuals. O. Henry, known for his clever and ironic storytelling, often explored themes of human relationships and connections in his short stories.

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  • 9. 
    When did the person who said the quote die? - ProProfs

    When did the person who said the quote die?

    • May 19, 1990

    • May 18, 1990

    • May 17, 1990

    • May 16, 1990

    Correct Answer
    A. May 16, 1990
  • 10. 
    “Be true to your work, your word, and your friends.” Which essayist said this?  - ProProfs

    “Be true to your work, your word, and your friends.” Which essayist said this? 

    • Ralph Waldo Emerson

    • Christopher Hitchens

    • Henry David Thoreau

    • George Orwell

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry David Thoreau
    Explanation
    Henry David Thoreau is the essayist who said, "Be true to your work, your word, and your friends." Thoreau was an American philosopher, essayist, and naturalist who believed in the importance of living a simple and authentic life. He emphasized the value of integrity and staying true to oneself in all aspects of life, including work, relationships, and personal values. Thoreau's writings, particularly his book "Walden," have had a significant influence on the concept of individualism and self-reliance in American literature and philosophy.

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