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The more acquaintances you have, the less you know them.
Three days of uninterrupted company in a vehicle will make you better acquainted with another, than one hour's conversation with him every day for three years.
I love the acquaintance of young people, because, in the first place, I don't like to think myself growing old. In the next place, young acquaintances must last longest, if they do last; and then young men have more generous sentiments in every respect.
Slight, acquaintance, breeds distrust.
There is a wide difference between general acquaintance and companionship. You may salute a man and exchange compliments with him daily, yet know nothing of his character, his inmost tastes arid feelings.
Make the most of the day, by determining to spend it on two sorts of acquaintances only--those by whom something may be got, and those from whom something may be learned.
A long novitiate of acquaintance should precede the vows of friendship.
It is good discretion not to make too much of any man at the first; because one cannot hold out that proportion.
Acquaintance softens prejudice.