RL+Than+know+a+friend,+and+be+a+friend

The line "Than know a friend, and be a friend" stands out as very important in this poem. A friendship between two persons is a reciprocal relationship in which each party must share responsibility for the relationship. In order to recognize the openness of another to being a friend, one must have trust and an open heart themselves. This generosity of spirit is a necessity in any true friendship and is expressed directly by this line in the poem.

Good job recognizing the reciprocal nature of friendship, as well the needed generosity of spirit. Well done.