Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in Friendship, "To have a friend, you must be a friend." He seems to be referring to the determinant of love and friendship that social psychologists call:

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Reciprocity is the idea that mutual exchange and giving between two individuals is a key component of maintaining a friendship or relationship. Emerson's quote highlights the importance of being a friend in order to have a friend, which implies a reciprocity of effort and care between two individuals in a friendship.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Wrote in Friendship, "To Have a Friend