There's nothing sweeter than a real friend: Not only is he prompt to lend — An angler delicate, he fishes The very deepest of your wishes, And spares… - Jean de La Fontaine

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There's nothing sweeter than a real friend:
Not only is he prompt to lend — An angler delicate, he fishes
The very deepest of your wishes,
And spares your modesty the task
His friendly aid to ask.
A dream, a shadow, wakes his fear,
When pointing at the object dear.