7 qualities of a good friend

Last updated Feb 11, 2023 Edit Source

1. He gives what is hard to give
2. He does what is hard to do
3. He endures what is hard to endure
4. He reveals his secrets to you
5. He keeps your secrets
6. When misfortunes strike, he doesn’t abandon you
7. When you’re down and out, he doesn’t look down on you

(from Anguttara Nikaya 7.35)