True friends
by Ishara Mudugamuwa
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"They are rich who have true friends" (Thomas Fuller)
We all have friends but how many of us have true friends who will be
with us in prosperity and in adversity. You may have lots of friends in
prosperity but in adversity you may see none. The one who remains with
you through thick and thin is a true friend as Sri Rahula thero in the "Salalihini
Sandeshaya" says.
"Mithuru thumo duka sapa dekehima pawathi" (Friends live with us
through both prosperity and adversity.)
True friendship is a rare feeling, but when it is found it has a
profound impact on our lives. It is not a thing that we can see but feel
in our hearts with a finer sensation. True friendship demands trust,
understanding, loyalty and sharing.
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True friendship is the greatest bond between two individuals |
Friends can be made easily but it is harder and takes longer to
develop true friendship. Aristotal says "Friendship is a single soul
dwelling in two bodies."
True friendship is the greatest bond between two individuals. An
essential feature in true friendship is trust. The trust between true
friends is such that if one friend falls in trouble, the other will not
think twice to help.
True friends do share with each other their most hidden secrets.
These would never be revealed to others.
Also a true friend is one who helps to see the truth without hurting
the friendship. It is developed through true friendship; that
everlasting love unconditionally. No matter what, true friends love each
other.
Continual association is not an absolute need to maintain a true
friendship. Famous French author Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld says
"A true friend is the greatest of all blessings."
The bond between true friends is strong. So they can endure long
distances. They find a way of being in touch despite busy schedules.
True friendship never fades away. It grows better with time.
If you have a true friend don't be afraid when troubles come.
Because he or she is always with you to face them together. As true
friends are aware of each other's weaknesses and their strong points
they seldom find it a problem to resolve the tricky points. True
friendship is selfless.
It's not easy to find true friends. So if you have even one true
friend, consider yourself blessed. |
