Friends and Friendship
We do not know at what point in our association with another did we become friends. Somewhere along the line, during our association with another individual, we must have found that we are comfortable with that individual – that we have common interests and that the person is likeable, and trustworthy and worthy of our friendship.
We do not wake up one morning, and decide that we are going to be friends with so and so. Friendship takes time to build up. It is an ongoing process. It takes time, patience, understanding and acceptance of the individual. When you have a friend, treasure the friendship.
In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. - Kahlil Gibran
It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship. - Sidonie Gabrielle Claudine Colette
Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love and to be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. - Sydney Smith
No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are throughout persuaded of each other’s worth. - Robert Southey
Of all happiness the most charming is that of a firm and gentle friendship. It sweetens all our cares, dispels our sorrows, and counsels us in all extremities. - Seneca
Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. Others have their family; but to a solitary and an exile, his friends are everything. - Willa Cather
Secrecy is the cement of friendship. - Wellins Calcott
The better part of one’s life consists of his friendships. - Abraham Lincoln
Loneliness creates diseases that friendship cures. - Ken Alstad
Many a time from a bad beginning great friendships have sprung up. - Terence
Only friendship which can stand occasional plain speaking is worth having. - Lin Yutang
A hungry cat will not acknowledge the friendship of a rat. - Edward Counsel
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What are your thoughts on friends borrowing money from another?
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My thoughts on friends borrowing money from each other...
Erm... money is a sensitive issue. The Chinese has a saying, which literally translated is, "Talk money, hurt feelings." The best is 'Neither a borrower, nor a lender be.'
My thoughts.... True friends would not borrow money from each other - unless disparate circumstances. And if it is disparate circumstances, true friends will lend willingly.
I guess at the end of the day, it is between the friends. How close are they? Which do they value more? The friendship or the money. What is the money for? How big is the sum?
I am afraid there is no one answer fits all. I hope that answer your question. 😊
Thanks for your sincere answer. Didn't expect such a detailed one. 您很有心. It's indeed a sensitive issue. I wouldn't do that to any of my friends. Even if (touch wood) dire situation.
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Thank you for your kind words. 😊
wisdom.
yeah yeah that sounds great. Is this the way it works with your imaginary friends?
It must be hard for you - who has no friends to be reading about friends and friendship. 😁 😎
lol! howdy sir Vincent! It's interesting when people talk about so many friends. Friends here and friends there, but never any photos of any. lol.
You must understand that this is a blockchain. Once your photo appeared here, it will be here forever. Some people are not comfortable to be showing their faces. As a friend you have to respect that. 😎
lol! that doesn't stop anyone else, mostly just you and me! lol.