It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for both …

W. Somerset Maugham
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It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for both sides. The fact is, one grows out of people, and the only thing is to face it. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (1930). Cakes and Ale
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It's no good trying to keep up old friendships. It's painful for both sides. The fact is, one grows out of people, and the only thing is to face it. ✨ W. Somerset Maugham (1930). Cakes and Ale

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