The job of a friend is not to ...

The job of a friend is not to decide what should be done, not to run interference or pick up the slack. The job of a friend is to understand, and to supply energy and hope, and in doing so to keep those they value on their feet a little longer, so that they can fight another round and grow strong in themselves.
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 Merle Shain

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It takes great generosity to accept generosity.
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 Merle Shain
There are really only two ways to approach life - as victim or as gallant fighter - and you must decide if you want to act or react, deal your own cards or play with a stacked deck. And if you don't decide which way to play with life, it always plays with you.
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Friends are like windows through which you see out into the world and back into yourself. If you don't have friends you see much less than you otherwise might.
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The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.
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