n the face of a true friend a man sees as it were a second self......
Cicero De Amicitia (On Friendship) And Scipio's Dream... a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear.
Brushstrokes of a GadflyIf you believe in the idea of true friends, then your heart is vulnerable to betrayal.
My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut