Have but few friends though much acquaintance

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To attract good fortune, spend a new coin on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend, and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon To attract good fortune, spend a new coin on an old friend, share an old pleasure with a new friend, and lift up the heart of a true friend by writing his name on the wings of a dragon
One can care little for man, but we need a friend One can care little for man, but we need a friend
A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend
Farewell and be hanged; friends must part! Farewell and be hanged; friends must part!
Those who despise money will eventually sponge on their friends Those who despise money will eventually sponge on their friends

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