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781. What is there in the world that is so difficult to acquire as friendship? and what other armour equalleth it as a defence against the machinations of foes ?

782. Like unto the waxing of the moon is the friendship of the worthy : but the alliance of fools is like the waning thereof.

783. The friendship of the worthy is like the studying of great books : the more thou approachest them, the more charms thou wilt discover in them.

784. The object of friendship is not merrymaking : but the restraining and reproving of oneself when one goeth astray.

785. Constant meeting and companionship are superfluous : it is the union of hearts that maketh strong the bond of friendship. Rh