Bears Quote by Richard Barnfield
“He that is thy friend indeed, - He will help thee in thy need: - If thou sorrow, he will weep; - If you wake, he cannot sleep; - Thus of every grief in heart - He with thee doth bear a part.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Affectionate Shepherd, 1598
True friendship is shown by sharing burdens and emotions, staying present in both joy and sorrow.
In simple terms: Friends stay through good and bad.
Key Takeaway
Value and nurture loyal friends.
Themes
friendship
empathy
support
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- grief
- celebrations
- daily life
Key Concepts
reciprocity
emotional solidarity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you support friends in hardship?
- What does loyalty mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Friends may not always solve problems, only share them.
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