Author Topic: The Preservation of Friendship (Read 787 times)

Lorenzo · « **on:** June 02, 2008, 10:44:02 AM »

One who jabs the eye brings tears;
he who pierces the heart bares its feelings.

He who throws stones at birds drives them away,
and he who insults a friend breaks up the friendship.

Should you draw a sword against a friend,
despair not, it can be undone.

Should you speak sharply to a friend,
fear not, you can be reconciled.

But a contemptuous insult, a confidence broken,
or a treacherous attack will drive away any friend.

Make fast friends with a man while he is poor;
thus you will enjoy his prosperity with him.

In time of trouble remain true to him,so as to share in his inheritance when it comes.

Before flames burst forth an oven smokes;
so does abuse come before bloodshed.

From a friend in need of support
no one need hide in shame;

But from him who brings harm to his friend
all will stand aloof who hear of it.

-Sirach 22: 19-26

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Author Topic: The Preservation of Friendship (Read 787 times)

Lorenzo

The Preservation of Friendship