There is no treasure the which may be compared unto a faithful
friend;
Gold some decayeth, and worldly wealth consumeth, and wasteth in
the winde;
But love once planted in a perfect and pure minde indureth weale
and woe;
The frownes of fortune, come they never so unkinde, cannot the
same overthrowe.
- edited by John Payne Collier,
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Greatly his foes he dreads, but more his friends,
He hurts me most who lavishly commends.
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He hurts me most who lavishly commends.
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The things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a book I ain't read.rnRead more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/abraham_lincoln_2.html#0P2cCWMdWjEvdFdb.99rn
My friend is he who will tell me my faults in private.
My friend is he who will tell me my faults in private.
Friend, of my infinite dreams
Little enough endures;
Little howe'er it seems,
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Friend, of my infinite dreams
Little enough endures;
Little howe'er it seems,
It is yours, all yours.
Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
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Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
friendship; and when they hear us praised by others, will ascribe
it to sinister and interested motives if they can.
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, read more
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.
When two friends understand each other totally, the words are soft and strong like an orchid's perfume
When two friends understand each other totally, the words are soft and strong like an orchid's perfume
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.
So long as we are loved by others I should say that we are almost indispensable; and no man is read more
So long as we are loved by others I should say that we are almost indispensable; and no man is useless while he has a friend.
