Faithful friends Quote by Poor Richard's Almanack
““Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. There are three faithful friends in our life,an old wife,an old dog and ready money. A real friend is one who always warms you. "Love is blind. Friendship close it eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Almanac: Poor Richard's Almanack by Benjamin Franklin, 18th century
Choose and keep friends with care. True loyalty appears in a longtime wife, an old dog, and available money. A real friend brings emotional warmth, and friendship deliberately overlooks faults that blind love cannot see.
In simple terms: Choose friends slowly and value loyal companions.
Key Takeaway
Hold fast to faithful friends and practical security.
Themes
friendship
loyalty
love
marriage
money
wisdom
Mood
wry
affectionate
practical
Type
aphorism
proverb
When to use this quote
- choosing friends
- appreciating a longtime spouse
- valuing pets
- building financial security
Key Concepts
discernment
forbearance
practical wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- How carefully do you choose your friends?
- Which faithful presences do you overlook?
A Different Perspective
Its blunt comparison of people, pets, and money can seem cynical and reductive.
