BE EVERY MAN’S FRIEND
Every man with a grain of common sense prefers a friend to an enemy.
Not that a man need to have enemies, for if you make yourself a friend to every man, every man will be your friend and you will have no enemies.
There is much comfort and peace of mind, besides greater opportunities for succeeding in any occupation, if you possess that charming trait known as “friendship.”
Friendship is a valuable asset in character. There are always times during life when you need a friend, and you can always have one ready at hand if you are a friend to others.
We all know that a friend in need is a friend indeed, but do not bank upon what you are to gain by being a friend and persuading others to be your friend. That is mercenary, and not provocative of good feeling or self-satisfaction.
It is very proper to be friendly with every one from the standpoint of business, for then you gain friendship in a variety of pleasant ways.
There is always social intercourse to be considered. You want friends for that; indeed, if you have none, you are in a bad way, and apt to wander off into by-paths that are shady and disreputable. With a friend by your side you have a guide and adviser.