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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.
For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, read more
For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.
Our very best friends have a tincture of jealousy even in their
friendship; and when they hear us praised read more
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.
I have loved my friends as I do virtue, my soul, my God.
I have loved my friends as I do virtue, my soul, my God.
No one is a friend to his friend who does not love in return.
No one is a friend to his friend who does not love in return.
His ancient, trusty, drouthy crony,
Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither--
They had been fou for read more
His ancient, trusty, drouthy crony,
Tam lo'ed him like a vera brither--
They had been fou for weeks thegither!
It is better to avenge a friend than to mourn for him.
It is better to avenge a friend than to mourn for him.
Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.
Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.
Friends are like bras: close to your heart and there for support.
Friends are like bras: close to your heart and there for support.
