The Chosen Friendship Quotes

Elizabeth Price Foley, an American legal theorist once wisely stated, “The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” This quote intelligently states with hidden meaning that two people do not have to think exactly the same way, or live near each other to remain friends. In The Chosen by Chaim Potok, the many different friendships that develop also reflect the meanings behind this quote. The characters in the book do not always agree with each other, yet they keep open minds about ideas differing from their own and consequently grow much because of these relationships. The necessity of friendship throughout life can be seen in the interactions between the characters Reuven, Danny, and Rev Malters.
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These two men believe very differently, yet Danny learns much from his elder and Rev Malters becomes an excellent example and role model for Danny. For example, in the book, Rev Malters mentions that Danny will continue to read whether someone recommends new books to him or not, and that he wants to positively influence on Danny. Rev Malters truly cares about Danny, wanting him to grow and mature intellectually as well as spiritually, and as a result mutual respect and even friendship grows between the two men. “I am very grateful to you, Mr. Malter, for everything” (85). Danny appreciates everything that Mr. Malter has done for him, and continually expresses feelings of gratitude and respect. In order for a sort of friendship to develop between Danny and Rev Malters, they both had to first learn to open their minds to new ideas and respect each other. The friendship between Mr. Malters and Danny Saunders reveals that anyone can develop strong relationships with unexpected people if willing to open their mind to new ideas and allow themselves to