hard to do. He endures what is hard to endure. He reveals his secrets to you. He keeps your secrets. When misfortunes strike, he doesnât abandon you. When youâre down & out, he doesnât look down on you. A friend endowed with these seven qualities is worth associating with. "He gives what is beautiful, hard to give; does what is hard to do; endures painful, ill-spoken words. His secrets he tells you; your secrets he keeps. When misfortunes strike, he doesnât abandon you; when youâre down & out, doesnât look down on you. A person in whom these traits are found, is a friend to be cultivated by anyone wanting a friend." See also: AN 2:31—32; AN 2:118; AN 4:32; AN 6:12; AN 8:54 - --> - - - -