Elbert Hubbard on Friendship

“Your friend is that man who knows all about you, and still likes you.”

“The finest friendships are between those who can do without each other.”

“Never Explain—your Friends do not need it and your Enemies will not believe you anyway”

“Never explain — your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyhow.”

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