Balanced Relationships Quotes

Only equals make friends, every other relationship is contrived and off balance.

Constant companionship is not enjoyable, any more than constant eating. We sit too long at the table of friendship, when we outsit our appetites for each other's thoughts.

Lack of reciprocity ruins friendships, but makes love affairs exciting for a time.

You must labour to acquire that great and uncommon talent of hating with good breeding, and loving with prudence; to make no quarrel irreconcilable by silly and unnecessary indications of anger; and no friendship dangerous, in care it breaks, by a wanton, indiscreet, and unreserved confidence.

Relationships are all about trust and equality. If one person shares, then the other person should share, too.

Friendships last when each friend thinks he has a slight superiority over the other.

You cannot be friends upon any other terms than upon the terms of equality.

Every single time you crossed over for me and met me on my side. I realize now, I don't think I ever met you in the middle. And I don't think I ever once said that you for that.

Friendship is seldom lasting but between equals, or where the superiority on one side is reduced by some equivalent advantage on the other.

For everyone you create to be dependent on you, you are equally dependent on them. Neither relationship is healthy.

Among unequals what society Can sort, what harmony, or true delight?

There cannot be friendship without equality.

In dealing with those who share his bed, the enlightened ruler may enjoy their beauty but should not listen to their special pleas...

When kindness comes at the expense of truth, it is not a kindness worth having. And when generosity leads to silence or abuse, it is not a generosity worth giving.

Difference is not equated with superiority or inferiority, dominating or being dominated, being served or serving.