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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I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.
I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.
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.
There is no man so friendless but what he can find a friend
sincere enough to tell him disagreeable read more
There is no man so friendless but what he can find a friend
sincere enough to tell him disagreeable truths.
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A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother.
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother.
If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.
If you make friends with yourself you will never be alone.
A friend to all is a friend to none.
A friend to all is a friend to none.
A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.
A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.
Iron sharpen iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his
friend.
Iron sharpen iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his
friend.
