THE KURAL
806. The perfect friend giveth not up the friend of his heart even though he hath been the cause of his ruin.
807. Behold the man who hath loved dearly and long: he bateth not in his affection for his friend even though he cause him damage frequently.
808. Behold the men who refuse to listen to any imputations against the friend of their bosom: the day that he doth them an injury is a feast-day unto them.[1]
809. Behold the man who loveth another with a deathless affection : the whole world will hold him dear.
810. Behold the men that alter not in their affection for their old friends : even enemies will look upon them with tenderness.
- ↑ For it gives them an opportunity to show the depth of their love by pardoning the injury without uttering a word of reproach.
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