Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves

Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves

Oliver Goldsmith, an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, was known for his insightful observations on human nature and relationships. One of his most famous quotes, "Friendship is a disinterested commerce between equals; love, an abject intercourse between tyrants and slaves," perfectly encapsulates his views on the dynamics of friendship and love.