The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away.

Barbara Kingsolver
The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong...
The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong...
The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong...
The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong...
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The friend who holds your hand and says the wrong thing is made of dearer stuff than the one who stays away. A friend that truly cares about you is more valuable than a person who is just pretending to care. If you have someone in your life that truly cares about you, they will never stay silent about an issue. They will ask you if you are okay or if they can help. The type of friendship that this quote describes is one where the person really wants to be there for you.

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