Earlier today, I found this quote:
A true friend unbosoms freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably. ~William Penn
So let's dissect this ---
unbosom means to disclose freely. A true friend is someone who will open up easily. tell you about their life, their background, their dreams, etc.
advises justly, or honestly/fairly. someone who wants what is best for you, and steers you in that direction.
assists readily. that person that will jump in their car at 2 am when you're drunk at the bars to pick you up. or help you move on the rainiest day of the year.
adventures boldly. this individual will try new things. new restaurants, new exercise routines, spur of the moment road trips. (ps - friends, i like all of these things!)
takes all patiently. while i might not be the most patient person in the world, i do appreciate people who are. those who can fully absorb before running their mouths, that's a gift people. a real gift.
defends courageously. those that stand up for what is right. whether it be in an election / social setting / interview. a true friend will not go down without a fight.
continues a friend unchangeably. this is the biggest for me. it doesn't matter if you or i are suddenly dating someone new or changing our major or moving across the country. we were friends for a reason in the beginning, and if we were truly meant to be friends, we would stay that way.
i've had a lot of reasons to lose friends i suppose ... changed schools in high school. moved 655 miles away from home to go to college. got really involved, really quick in college. but those of you that didn't let that affect our friendship are truly the ones i admire and cherish!
if anyone else has some admirable quotes that need to be added to my new mental list, just put them right there in that cute little comment box!
peace&love.
I love being your friend! I hope that we stay close forever and ever and ever
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