“Friends are known first in hardships.” — Japanese proverb · The Inspired Sage

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Friends are known first in hardships.

— Japanese proverb

Japanese proverb; original: “艱難にあって初めて真友を知る” (Wikiquote: Japanese proverbs)

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Attributed to: Japanese proverb
Source: Japanese proverb; original: “艱難にあって初めて真友を知る” (Wikiquote: Japanese proverbs)
Culture / tradition: Japanese
Attribution status: Traditional
Verification: Primary reference

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