random 7: ties

"I am looking for friends. What does that mean -- tame?"

"It is an act too often neglected," said the fox. "It means to establish ties."

"To establish ties?"

"Just that," said the fox. "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need for you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will  be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world..."

- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

         


         There are two kind of ties between people. The first kind is like a knot, no matter how hard you pull from both sides you won't be able to untie, it will only get stronger and tighter. The second type is very beautiful, looks like a ribbon bow. It is a pleasure to look at and seems so wonderfully and accurately tied, but only lasts until the very first pull from the shorter side and all its looks and strength disappears at that moment. Only time proves which type of a tie you have...