A FRIEND IS A PERSON . . . ...

A FRIEND IS A PERSON . . . With whom you can be sincere. . . . To whom you never need to defend yourself. . . . On whom you can depend whether present or absent. . . . With whom you never need pretend. . . . To whom you can reveal yourself without fear of betrayal. . . . Who does not feel she owns you because you are her friend. . . . Who will not selfishly use you because she has your confidence. I WOULD HAVE SUCH A FRIEND. . . AND I WOULD BE SUCH A FRIEND. I DO HAVE SUCH A FRIEND!
 Alfred Armand Montapert

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What you have in your mind, your talents, your native abilities, no one can take from you. When you die, you take them with you. Use them diligently while you are here.
 Alfred Armand Montapert
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
 Alfred Armand Montapert
Few of us know what we are capable of doing... we have never pushed ourselves hard enough to find out. Alfred
 Alfred Armand Montapert
Great persons are great because of good, strong foundations on which they were able to build a character.
 Alfred Armand Montapert
The secret of health, happiness, and long life: If you simply learn how to accept and express love, you will live longer...be happier...grow healthier. For love is a powerful force.
 Alfred Armand Montapert