But in view of the instability and perishableness of mortal things, we should be continually on the look-out for some to love and by whom to be loved; for if we lose affection and kindliness from our life, we lose all that gives it charm.
From a philosophical dialogue on friendship, emphasizing the necessity of seeking and maintaining affection in a transient world.
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