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“The Making of Friends Life is sweet because of the friends we have made And the things which in common we share; We want to live on, not because of ourselves, But because of the ones who would care. It's living and doing for somebody else On that all of life's splendor depends, And the joy of it all, when we count it all up, Is found in the making of friends.”

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Edgar Guest, born on August 20, 1881, and died on August 5, 1959, was a renowned British poet. His poetry is known for its simplicity, profoundness, and popularity among readers. more

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