You do not know how much they mean to me, my friends, And how, how rare and strange it is, to find In a life composed so much, so much of odds and ends, ( For indeed I do not love it .. you knew? you are not blind! How keen you are! ) To find a friend who has these qualities, Who has, and gives Those qualities upon which friendship lives. How much it means that I say this to you- Without these friendships-life, what cauchemar! . T.S. Eliot
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When you’re looking for a friend who is different from the rest of the world, you need to find someone who has qualities that makes others want to be your friend. This is what makes you a good friend, and the best kind of friends don’t just give love and friendship, but they also give you advice and encourage you in life. So say that we’re friends, and we’ll always be friends.

Source: Collected Poems, 19091962

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