a friend in need is a friend indeed

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[edit] Proverb

a friend in need is a friend indeed

  1. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A true friend is one who helps you when you are in need.
  2. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): Someone who needs your help is likely to be more friendly towards you.
  3. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): A needy friend is an undesirable friend.

[edit] Translations

someone who helps is real friend
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[edit] References

  • Gregory Y. Titelman, Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings, 1996, ISBN 0-679-44554-4, p. 107.
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