" A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one's heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away."
~ Arabian Proverb.
"It is better to be in chains with friends , than to be in a garden with strangers."
~ Persian Proverb -Sent in by Shawn.
"May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you."
~ Irish Blessing.
"A cheerful friend is like a sunny day spreading brightness all around."
~ John Lubcock ( English Astronomer ).