Elbert Hubbard on friendship

Friendship, like credit, is highest where it is not used. -Elbert Hubbard, author, editor, printer (1856-1915)
This reflects a rather cynical view of friendship, a view that considers friendship as simply what someone is willing to do for me; the less I call on a friend's help, the stronger the friendship. Here is a richer perspective: Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding. (Author unknown)

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