A true friend is happy for you when you succeed, but does not support you. When you encounter misfortune or sadness, we will give you timely support and encouragement. When you have shortcomings or make mistakes, we will give you the correct criticism and help. -(Former Soviet Union) Gorky

If you cannot forgive each other's shortcomings, you cannot make friendship last forever. --(France) La Bruyère

Friends are the defenders against sorrow, unhappiness and fear, and are the jars of friendship and trust. --"Five Volumes"

A true friend should tell the truth, no matter how sharp...-(former Soviet Union) Ostrovsky

True friends don't talk about friendship. They don't ask each other for anything for the sake of friendship, but do everything they can for each other. -(Russia) Belinsky

Words of kindness and promises of kindness are easy to say. Only in times of trouble can you see the sincerity of your friends. (Russia) Krylov