Like two golden birds perched on the selfsame tree, intimate friends, the ego and the Self dwell in the same body. The former eats the sweet and sour fruits of the tree of life while the latter looks on in detachment. As long as we think we are the ego, we feel attached and fall into sorrow. But realize that you are the Self, the Lord of life, and you will be freed from sorrow. When you realize that you are the Self, supreme source of light, supreme source of love, you transcend the duality of life and enter into the unitive state. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...
Like a shadow in the morning, the friendship of the ignoble man is great at first, then gradually decreases and disappears. Like a shadow in the after noon, the friendship of the noble man is small at first, then gradually increases. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...
It is well to remember that there are five reasons for drinking the arrival of a friend, one's present or future thirst, the excellence of the wine, or any other reason. (Traditional Proverb) - More Traditional Proverbs...
Because friendship is pleasant, we partake of our friend's entertainment; not because we have not enough to eat in our own house. (Yoruban Proverb) - More Yoruban Proverbs...