'Wal'r, my boy,' replied the Captain, 'in the Proverbs of Solomon you will find the following words, 'May we never want a friend in need, nor a bottle to give him!' When found, make a note of.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Friends who help in hard times and gifts shared are valuable; record them.
- In plain terms
- Remember friends who help when needed and those you share with.
- What can you take from it?
- Value friends who support you in need.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who helped you when you needed it most?
- How do you remember loyal friends?
Another view
Friendship cannot always be noted formally.
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