The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly s…

Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.
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