2 Now, Agni, will we say to thee, O wisest and best Afigiras, 3 Who, Agni, is thy kin, of men? who is thy worthy worshipper? 4 The kinsman, Agni, of mankind, their well beloved Friend art thou, 5 Bring to us Mitra, Varuna, bring the Gods to mighty sacrifice.RV 75 · Rig Veda · null
RV 75
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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Do not have evil-doers for friends, do not have low people for friends: have virtuous people for friends, have for friends the best of men.Dhp 6.78 · Dhammapada · The Wise Man (Pandita)
A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.Proverbs 18:24 · Bible · Proverbs
And no familiar friend will ask a question of his friendQuran 70:10 · Quran
With that, the chiefs beneath his roof he led, And placed in seats with purple carpets spread. Then thus—“Patroclus, crown a larger bowl, Mix purer wine, and open every soul. Of all the warriors yonder host can send, Thy friend most honours these, and these thy friend.”Iliad 9.16 · Iliad · 9
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