Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.
FRIENDSHIP, SUCCESS ALWAYS NECESSITATES A DEGREE OF RUTHLESSNESS
Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.
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One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.
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In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.
FRIENDSHIP, IGNORANCE VERY OFTEN CONTRIBUTES
If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.
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