There is danger that we lose sight of what our friend is absolutely, while considering what she is to us alone.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In the adversity of our best friends we often find something that does not displease us.
Few friendships would survive if each one knew what his friend says of him behind his back.
Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.
Friendships are fragile things, and require as much handling as any other fragile and precious thing.
Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.
A friend is a beloved mystery; dearest always because he is not ourself, and has something in him which it is impossible for us to fathom. If it were not so, friendship would lose its chief zest.
In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.
Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.
Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend.
A friend is worth all hazards we can run.
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