“For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill? Seek him always with hours to live. For it is his to fill your need, but not your emptiness. And in th 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.”
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Khalil Gibran, born on January 6, 1883, and died on April 10, 1931, was a renowned Lebanese poet, painter, and philosopher. His works are known for their profound philosophy and unique artistic style, with notable titles including 'The Prophet'. more
“Everyone has a gift for something, even if it is the gift of being a good friend.”
“To throw away an honest friend is, as it were, to throw your life away”
“The most I can do for my friend is simply to be his friend.”
“Your friends will believe in your potential, your enemies will make you live up to it.”