Quote of Mark Twain - The proper office of a friend...
Biography - Mark Twain:
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher and lecturer.
Born: 1835 - Died: 1910
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United States
Born: 1835 - Died: 1910
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: United States
The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are in the wrong. Nearly anybody will side with you when you are in the right.
Translation
(French)
See also...
Quotes about friendship:
Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.
It is the fool's misfortune to fail in obtaining the position, the employment, the neighbourhood, and the circle of friends that suit him.
Mark Twain also said...
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