No bonds last longer than those made in early youth. At that age one is less mistrustful and less troubled by trifles.

Keine Verbindungen pflegen dauerhafter zu sein als die, welche in der frühen Jugend geschlossen werden. Man ist da noch weniger misstrauisch, weniger schwierig in Kleinigkeiten.

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