Dhammapada Verse 78

Verse 78

Do not seek the company of misguided friends;
        beware of degenerate companions.
            Seek and enjoy the company
                  of well-guided friends,
               those who support insight.

How do we hold our friendships and how do our
friends holds us? We want to protect and nurture
true friendship with those who support our
aspiration to live in truth. We genuinely appreciate
such companions; we don't wait until we get into
difficulties before letting them know what they
mean to us. Good friendship can be cultivated.
As we bring mindfulness to our relationships
with others let's also consider how friendly we are 
being with ourselves.
Ajahn Munindo