Reflections on Friendship
- True friendship is not merely defined by the time spent together; rather, it is about enduring the promise of companionship, regardless of distance.
- Those who are confident in their friendships are not shaken by disagreements. They part with a smile, knowing they will reunite soon.
- Authentic friendship resembles the bond between an eye and a hand; if the hand is hurt, the eye sheds tears, and if the eye weeps, the hand wipes away the tears.
- Some individuals leave a significant mark on your life, while others may leave an empty void. Choose your true friends wisely, and be cautious of insincere friendships.
- They argue daily but reconcile the next day, forgetting each other’s flaws because they cannot imagine life apart; this is the essence of friendship.
- Forgiveness forms the bedrock of both friendship and genuine love.
- True friendships are like parallel lines; they may only intersect when self-interest arises, at which point they lose their parallelism.
- The value of friendship is not measured in the years but in the sincerity of the moments shared.
- When your friend becomes as dear as your own soul, you have truly understood the meaning of friendship.
- Wealth may come, but it is the realization that friendship outweighs money that holds true value; do not wait to lose something to appreciate its worth.
- Friendship is a treasure that gains significance with the passage of time.
- Friendship represents a single mind residing in two bodies.
- Friendship is a white flower that blooms in the heart and continues to flourish without wilting.
- Friendship functions like an umbrella; the stronger the rain, the more we come to rely on it.
- True friendships do not disappear like the setting sun.
- Friendship embodies affection and faith.
Quotes on Friendship
- Friendship cannot be measured by scales, nor can it be valued in terms of currency.
- The fruits of the earth are harvested every season, but friendship is harvested at every moment.
- Friendship is the only flower that exists without thorns.
- Friendship represents the understated, enduring side of love that does not rust.
- One flower can be my garden; one friend can be my world.
- Friendship is like health; you only appreciate it once it is lost.
- What is a friend? A spirit residing in two bodies.
- A true friend is one who approaches you when everyone else is walking away.
- Your friend is someone who knows everything about you yet still holds you in esteem.
- A friend is one who chooses to be with you even when they have the option to be somewhere else.
- Criticize your friend privately, and praise them in front of others.
- Laughter is not a bad beginning for a friendship, and it remains one of the best endings.
- Your companion matters before your path.
- Positive associations build good friendships.
- Surrounding oneself with good influences fosters goodness, while associating with negativity breeds regret.
- Friendships are the sunrises of our lives.
- The happiness shared with friends is doubly rewarding.
Words About Brotherhood
- When asked about purity, say it is the heart of a sister; when asked about safety, say it is the kindness of a brother.
- Brotherhood is like a clear glass window through which we view the beauty of the world and all its wonderful meanings.
- I and my siblings are princesses born of a great queen.
- Brotherhood means sharing everything together from the beginning of life to eternity; it is an irrevocable bond.
- Your brother is one who strives with you, sacrifices for your benefit, and gathers you when time pulls you apart.
- Brothers are the individuals we rely upon to teach us justice, collaboration, kindness, and care.
- A good brother is better than oneself, for the self often leads astray, while a good brother only encourages goodness.
- Never compare anyone to your brother.
- The bond of brotherhood mirrors the bond of friendship.
- It takes two men to have one brother.
- Brothers share cherished childhood memories and youthful dreams.
- Brotherhood is a blessing from God, appreciated only by those who experience it.
- Assist your brother in achieving his goals, and you too will reach your desires.
Thoughts on Older and Younger Brothers
- A brother is the support of your spirit, a corner of your memory, and the pillar of your reflections.
- A true brother is one who supports you even in their absence and shares your burdens as if they were their own.
- There is no other love like a man’s love for his brother; neither is there love like a brother’s love for his brother; it is a mutual bond that lasts forever.
- The most beautiful destiny in my life is having you as my brother.
- No matter a person’s age, an older brother remains a second father to his sister.
- A younger brother is a precious being that must be cherished.
- The best way to find a close friend who is always there when needed is to look for a younger brother; he will always stand by your side.
Poem: Cherished Memories
- Written by Mohamed Mofak Wahba:
My friend, today I wish to tell you about the most beautiful memories.
I searched for them in every thicket and every deserted place.
Through the dark shadows and throughout the endless nights.
In paths distanced from the light of feeling.
And even among the graves.
I unearthed forgotten treasures covered in the dust of time.
Yet I found them nowhere.
As sleep overwhelmed me.
They arrived with a dream, without hesitance.
Surrounded by thick smoke.
And led by a fragrant breeze.
They sat before me on carpets of flowers.
Greeted me with tears.
Falling in sorrow upon my cheeks.
As blossoms and wild berries bloomed.
And a gentle fragrance filled the air.
Silence reigned.
As if we had been enchanted by the magic of the reunion.
My longing for them was like their thirst for my presence.
I began to share with them all I had experienced.
And all the regrets that engulfed me after our parting.
They embraced me with sighs and exclamations.
They recounted what I had never forgotten.
And swore never to part from me as long as I live.
Yes, my friend, these are beautiful memories.
And though they lie behind the silence of feelings, they shall never die:
Years of schooling and the verdant age of life.
The spring of existence and its blooming garden.
Today, they are the oasis of my shaded life.
How often I called them heavy burdens of sorrow; do not forget…?
For at that time, they were nothing but the harsh winter of struggle.
And the heat of despair.
They fed on the letters I wrote, and my mind spun with the storms of headache from dawn until dusk.
All passed unnoticed.
As if they were not chapters of life’s seasons.
And time’s train moved on, leaving its marks on our foreheads.
But with kindness and warmth,
It has returned everything that was lost.
From our lives, sweet memories.
My friend, I wish
That I had never grown up.
If only I had remained a child.
And all those I knew still called me “little one.”
Just like my mother,
Singing, “My little one,” without ever uttering my name.
And my worries,
A nest of birds,
And a bike that marks my daily journeys.
I keep turning on it.
Indeed, that was yesterday during a time that felt very short.
Little did it realize that the army of melancholy would soon arrive,
To drown the dawn of joy,
In its overwhelming sorrow.
My friend, soon after writing these lines,
I will release myself from the prison of delusion to the breezes of openness.
I will cast behind me what burdens me,
From sorrow, regrets, and despair.
I will enrich my dull pathway with joy, and fill it with flowers.
I will enter a new life,
With a happy soul.
And a spirit eager for love.
I will demolish the cellar of worries and close the door to boredom.
I will indeed soar,
On the wings of happiness,
Roaming in a magnificent world of desires,
Embracing the vast horizons of love.
I will gather gentle hearts.
My shadow shall feel light;
Yet I do not know why I write these letters,
While my eyes are filled with tears…?
They say: Record the words of the heart,
For the wise pen
Will sip from your worries,
And pour them into the lines.