Have but few friends, though many acquaintances.
Meaning: Quality relationships require intentional investment; shallow connections can be numerous without demanding the time deep friendships need.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
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