To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing

To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing

Baltasar Gracian, a Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer, was known for his insightful and philosophical writings on human nature and relationships. One of his most famous quotes, "To find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing," speaks to the rarity and value of true friendship.