Merle Shain Quote

The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to supply energy and hope, and in doing so to keep those they value on their feet a little longer, so that they can fight another round and grow strong in themselves.


When Lovers Are Friends (1978)


The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to...

The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to...

The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to...

The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to...