2006-12-12 19:11:17 · 7 answers · asked by yanz 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Dr Johnson said to Sir Joshua Reynolds, "If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in constant repair."
Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
English poet, essayist, dramatist and pioneering lexicographer (Boswell 1980:214)
2006-12-12 19:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~Your friends will know you better in the first instant that you meet, than your acquaintences will know you in a million years.
~The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of joy and respect in each others life. Rarely do members of the same family grow up under the same roof.
Both from Richard Bach's ILLUSIONS
(I may have paraphrased the endingof the first one, but it's close)
2006-12-13 00:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jen J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
REALLY SERIOUS QUESTION, I HOLD FRIENDSHIP SO DEAR IN MY HEART, im 43 and have through the years out of arrogance and ignorance how truly blessed to have even one. heres your quote , (my friend) lol
A real friend is one who walks in when the
rest of the world walks out.
Mencius
i so cherish friendship, without friendship, is to be without the music of our soul's.
my quote,
just made it up and like it, i write poetry, so thanks for the question. ruthiebrat,
HEY THERE, NONE OF MY BUSINESS, BUT MAY I ASK YOUR AGE, AND YOUR REASONING. IM SORRY IF YOUR GOING THROUGH A CRISIS REGARDING FRIENDSHIP, THAT'S WHAT IM FEELING. HOPE YOUR OK . ruthpoof@yahoo.com (if you need to talk) good luck and GOD BLESS
2006-12-12 19:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by ruthpoof 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every MaN Needs a Ladie when his lifes a mess- cuz a queen protects her king like in a game of chess. :D
2006-12-12 20:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by Amr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the language of friendship is not in words,but in laughter.
2006-12-13 06:49:35 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff and Vanessa T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A friend is my second half.
2006-12-12 22:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't "make" friends - you recognise them.
2006-12-12 20:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋