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For there is no friend like a sister / In calm or stormy weather.

Christina RossettiGoblin Market (1859)

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Rossetti celebrates the steadfast bond between sisters—a friendship that endures through both peaceful and difficult times. This line honors the quiet loyalty and support that family ties can offer, recognizing that such relationships provide comfort and strength regardless of external circumstances. It values constancy, presence, and the unspoken understanding that true kinship brings.