A true friend is happy for you when you succeed, but doesn't support you. I will give you timely support and encouragement when you encounter misfortune or sadness. When you have shortcomings and may make mistakes, you will give correct criticism and help. -(former Soviet Union) Gorky

If you can't forgive each other's small shortcomings, you can't make friendship last forever. -(French) Labroue Yale

Friends are defenders of sadness, unhappiness and fear, and containers of love and trust. -"Five Books"

A true friend should tell the truth, no matter how sharp-ostrovsky.

True friends don't talk about friendship. They don't ask each other for anything for friendship, but do everything possible for each other. -belinsky

Kind words and promises are easier said than done. Only when we are in trouble can we see the sincerity of our friends. Krylov (Russian Federation)