The distant soul can shake the distant friend's soul and make the longing felt, over untold miles. Votes: 2
The sun penetrates me soundlessly like a distant friend that stirs up my laziness, fertilizes it. We bring forth life. Votes: 2
Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart. Votes: 2
A short letter to a distant friend is, in my opinion, an insult like that of a slight bow or cursory salutation - a proof of unwillingness to do much, even where there is a necessity of doing something. Votes: 2
Blest be the gracious Power, who taught mankind To stamp a lasting image of the mind! Beasts may convey, and tuneful birds may sing, Their mutual feelings, in the opening spring; But Man alone has skill and power to send The heart's warm dictates to the distant friend; 'Tis his alone to please, instruct, advise Ages remote, and nations yet to rise. Votes: 2
So far be distant; and good night, sweet friend: thy love ne'er alter, till they sweet life end Votes: 0
Dear friend, never do you go to war,So neither rush into strong wind norEntirely put a trust in a distant event.(Two-pointed thorn) Votes: 0
Where a blood relation sobs, an intimate friend should choke up, a distant acquaintance should sigh, a stranger should merely fumble sympathetically with his handkerchief. Votes: 0
Start where you are. Distant fields always look greener, but opportunity lies right where you are. Take advantage of every opportunity of service. Votes: 4 Robert Collier
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Votes: 3 King Solomon