Two paper cups connected by a straight string rest on separate small wooden stools.

Original artwork, not a still

Aristotle

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

Aristotle answers his own question with a striking picture of friendship. Two people stay separate bodies, yet share one soul. It's a way of saying real friends feel so close that their lives seem joined.

Context reviewed

Share this quote