Friendship

"Friendship is claimed to be the only pearl of price that we collect from the waters of this life "

John Mackay.

This quotation was given to me by an Irish man , who on researching his family history had discovered that the above writer, ( a Scot by birth) was a relative .
I love these words . Their simplicity holds a truth presented in an artistic manner.
A pearl takes so long to develop as does true friendship.
Both can be cultivated and the lustre serves to shine even in lifes darkest moments .
Good friends are always there for us no matter what !
Those that are not are but aquaintances ............ there is a difference.
The modern, native English speaker tends to use the word "friend" for all .
In the German language the use of the word is reserved for those who truly warrant it .
How wise these Germans tend to be ............

Easter Monday 17th April 2006