Take a friend for what he does, a wife for what she has, and goods for what they are worth.

以朋友之所为取朋友,以妻子之所有取妻子,以货物之价值取货物。

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To the house of a friend if you're pleased to retire, You must all things admit, you must all things admire; You must pay with observance the price of your treat, You must eat what is praised, and must praise what you eat.

到朋友家去,如果你愿意退休,你必须事事承认,事事佩服;你们要谨守所当得的价银,吃那当赞美的,吃那当赞美的。

A friend at one's back is a safe bridge.

朋友在背后撑腰,是万无一失的桥梁。