Faithful Quotes
Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find.
"Words are easy, like the wind; Faithful friends are hard to find."— William Shakespeare
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Meaning of this quote
Pleasant words cost little, while dependable friendship is proved through conduct.
Key takeaway:
Judge friendship by reliability as well as kind words.
Origin of the quote
Poem beginning As it fell upon a day; circulated in The Passionate Pilgrim, a mixed-authorship anthology.
Who actually said this?
Older anthologies identify Richard Barnfield; appearance in a collection issued under Shakespeare's name is insufficient evidence of Shakespeare authorship.
