“Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit”
— Aristotle
Simplified Meaning:
Making friends seems easy and can happen fast, but building a true friendship takes time. Think about how you can like someone immediately, just like you might quickly decide you enjoy a certain food. However, to really know someone, trust them, and rely on them, you need to spend time together, share experiences, and understand each other's personalities. This process is similar to how fruits take time to grow and become sweet. For example, if you start a new job and meet a friendly coworker, you might hit it off right away. But becoming close friends with them will take months or even years of working together, supporting each other, and having meaningful conversations. True friendship, just like a ripe fruit, is worth the wait and effort because it’s rewarding and fulfilling.
