1. Every friend declares friendship,but there are friends who are friends in name only.
2. Is it not a sorrow unto deathwhen your other self becomes your enemy?
3. “Alas, my companion! Why were you createdto fill the earth with deceit?”
4. A harmful friend will look to your table,but in time of trouble he stands aloof.
5. A good friend will fight with you against the foe,and against your enemies he will hold up your shield.
6. Do not forget your comrade during the battle,and do not neglect him when you distribute your spoils.
7. Every counselor points out a way,but some counsel ways of their own.
8. Watch out when one offers advice;find out first of all what he wants.For he also may be thinking of himself—Why should the opportunity fall to him?