Who said "Friendship is the rare union of distinct elements."?

This quote is attributed to Empedocles.

Friendship is the rare union of distinct elements. - Empedocles

"Friendship is the rare union of distinct elements."

Empedocles Friendship

Philosopher Ancient Greece 494–434

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