Honest men esteem and value nothing so much in this world as a real friend. Such a one is as it were another self, to whom we impart our most secret thoughts, who partakes of our joy, and comforts us in our affliction; add to this, that his company is an everlasting pleasure to us.
Published on March 30, 2016 , under Quotes
Source: Panchatantra (300 BC approx) by Vishnu Sharma. Choice of Friends, Chapter iv.