Karen BlixenA visitor is a friend, he brings news, good or bad, which is bread to the hungry minds in lonely places. A real friend who comes to the house is a heavenly messenger, who brings the panis angelorum.
About This Quote
The true friend is the one who will come to your home and bring you some warm food. This quote is very similar to the saying, “A visitor is a friend, he brings news, good or bad, which is bread to the hungry minds in lonely places.” It has been said that the best news is food. Why? It’s not because they are great cooks but because they are people who will bring you food that’s warm and waiting for you when you get back from work.
Source: Out Of Africa
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