7 qualities of a good friend
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Seven qualities of a good friend:
1. He gives what is hard to give
2. He does what is hard to do
3. He endures what is hard to endure
4. He reveals his secrets to you
5. He keeps your secrets
6. When misfortunes strike, he doesn't abandon you
7. When you're down and out, he doesn't look down on you
(from Anguttara Nikaya 7.35)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/