The verb 'to love' in Persian is 'to have a friend.' 'I love you' translated literally is 'I have you as a friend,' and 'I don't like you' simply means 'I don't have you as a friend.

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The verb to love in Persian is to have a friend. I love you translated...

The verb to love in Persian is to have a friend. I love you translated...

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A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

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We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship...

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We English are good at forgiving our enemies; it releases us from the obligation of...

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I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that...

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Friendships are maintained and kept healthy by being loyal. Being there when your friend needs...

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The best preservative to keep the mind on health is the faithful admonition of a...

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A true friend is the most precious of all possessions and the one we take...

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Friends LOVE misery, in fact. Sometimes, especially if we are too luck or too successful...

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Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend.

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An acquaintance that begins with a compliment is sure to develop into a real friendship.

The second one, the joint Truth and Friendship Commission, which we started now with Indonesia,...

The second one, the joint Truth and Friendship Commission, which we started now with Indonesia,...

Your friendship is a glowing ember Through the year; and each December From its warm...

Your friendship is a glowing ember Through the year; and each December From its warm...