Friends in Plain Clothes Are Friends Forever
“I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.” – Thomas A. Edison
Who do you count as your friends? Do you have casual acquaintances, work buddies, neighbors you’re friendly with, as well as arm’s length companions and, of course, dear and longtime friends?
Which among these are your forever friends?
Think about the value of friendship to you. A true friend doesn’t put on airs, isn’t concerned with what you have that he or she doesn’t, won’t constantly compare, act jealous, be quick to anger, seek revenge or try to one-up you.
True friends do come in all sizes, personalities, both genders, young and old and in-between. While a valued friend may be wealthy, it’s just as likely that the friend is of more modest means.
Wearing plain clothes, such as overalls, then doesn’t mean that you can’t have solid friendships with heads of state, corporate CEO types, celebrities and such. It’s a little less likely, but possible.
What Edison refers to has more to do with being grounded, not putting on airs, being more concerned for the friend’s welfare than their own.
When you really need someone to talk to, you turn to the person you know will be there for you, no matter what. There’s no wrong time to ask for an audience and you don’t need an appointment to talk with your plain clothes friend. You are accepted, welcomed and encouraged and supported at all times.
Try to get that kind of regard from kings. Again, not that it’s impossible, just a lot less likely.
Stick with the plain clothes friends, for they’re going to be friends forever.
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