That's a friend
One whose grip is a little tighter,
One whose smile is a little brighter,
One whose deeds are a little whiter,
That's what I call a friend.
One who'll lend as quick as he'll borrow,
One who's the same today as tomorrow,
One who'll share your joy and sorrow,
That's what I call a friend.
One whose thoughts are a little cleaner,
One whose mind is a little keener,
One who avoids those things that are meaner,
That's what I call a friend.
One, when you're gone, who'll miss you sadly,
One who'll welcome you back again gladly,
One who, though angered, will not speak madly,
That's what I call a friend.
One who is always willing to aid you,
One whose advice has always paid you,
One who's defended when others flayed you,
That's what I call a friend.
One who's been fine when life seemed rotten,
One whose ideals you have not forgotten,
One who has given you more than he's gotten,
That's what I call a friend.
John Burroghs (1.837-1.921)
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THOUGHTS
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being. (Goethe).
May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your window pane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. (Irish Blessing).
The best mirror is an old friend.
To have a friend, first be a friend.
A friend in need is a friend indeed. (Latin proverb).
Happiness adds and multiplies as we divide it with others.(A. Nielsen).
A friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself.
I get by with a little help from my friends. (John Lennon, 1.940-1.980).
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Don` t walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don` t walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.
(Maimonidies)