Anecdotes about making friends (6)
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Time reveals the true nature of people – as time passes, truth and falsehood become apparent: time is the best test. After spending time together, it’s obvious at a glance who truly cares about you and who is being insincere – no words are needed.
Only through a long journey can one truly know one’s strength – it takes a long path to discern true sincerity: only when the journey is long can one tell how good or bad one’s abilities are； As times change and years pass, only after going through many hardships can one realize who are the true friends who remain by one’s side at all times.
Shared fortunes and misfortunes – happiness and sorrow are interconnected; both parties share joy as well as worry. The big and small matters in life are interconnected; fate binds us closely together, with no distinction between you and me, and our bonds are profound.
United in heart and mind – sharing the same goals and working together: having similar thoughts, comparable virtues, and aligned values. With kindness in our hearts and common goals, let’s work together to move toward a better future.
Work together – cooperate with one another to overcome difficulties: when faced with challenges, do not shift blame onto each other or complain at one another. Work together in unity and cooperation to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.
Looking out for one another – protecting and supporting each other: In normal times, we go about our own lives without disturbing one another; in times of crisis, we care for and silently safeguard each other. In ordinary days, we warm each other; we stay together throughout our lives.
Lips and teeth are interdependent – their relationship is close and inseparable: friendship is like lips and teeth, relying on each other and protecting one another; neither can exist without the other. They have a close relationship, sharing joys and sorrows, and are inseparable.
Profound gratitude and deep affection – a strong bond that lingers in memory: the kindness shown by others is great, and the feelings between them are very strong. Remember it for life, hold gratitude in heart, and never dare to disappoint.
Ignoring principles for profit – putting interests first and abandoning loyalty: Only profit is in sight, with no sense of loyalty at all. Once there is profit to be made, they betray others easily, disregarding years of friendship – a typical petty behavior.
Abandoning those who helped one – using them until they’re no longer useful and then showing ingratitude: after relying on others’ help to get through difficult times, turning against them and abandoning those who offered assistance. Ungrateful, heartless and cruel; has a very poor character.
Getting rid of someone once their usefulness is exhausted – selfish and heartless, utterly unforgiving: after exploiting someone’s value to achieve one’s own goals, they abandon that person without any mercy. They are inherently cold and selfish; one must avoid getting too close to them.