The use of friendship for a selfish motive is like mixing bitter poison ...
The use of friendship for a selfish motive is like mixing bitter poison with the sweet rose-syrup. Bowl of Saki, May 31, by Hazrat Inayat Khan Commentary by Hazrat Inayat Khan: A friendship used to carry out one's aims and objects in life through the love and kindness of a friend is only business. The unselfish friend is the pure one, and it is such a friendship that will last; but a selfish friendship will vanish. from https://wahiduddin.net/mv2/III/III_III_4.htm The use of friendship for a... Sign in to see full entry.