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Of all the heavenly gifts that mortal men commend, What trusty treasure in the world can countervail a friend?

Nicholas Grimald

1557

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Value of friendship Friendship Friends

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1557 The Renaissance

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Nicholas Grimald

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Grimald, Nicholas. Of Friendship. c. 1557.

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