> Hi friends, > > The Proverb of The Day Is : > * > * > ― *'A friend in need is a friend indeed'* > > ― *Explanation :* A friend, who helps one when one needs help, is a true > friend. > > *― **Origin : *A version of this proverb was known by the 3rd century BC. > Quintus Ennius wrote: 'Amicu certus in re incerta cernitur'. This translates > from the Latin as 'a sure friend is known when in difficulty'. >
> ―* Example :* > ■ "UK is a true friend of the United States whose help it can count on in > a time of need. A friend in need is a friend indeed." > > ―* Further Reading :* > ☼ http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/143400.html > ☼ http://www.referatele.com/referate/engleza/online1/A-friend-in-need-is-a-friend-indeed-referatele-com.php ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "English Learner's Cafe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/english_learners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
