My Friend or An Act of Charity?
Sympathy : the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. That's the definition of sympathy we are most familiar with and the one we often denote with the world's usage. It arises out of a feeling of superiority over the other, considering the other less privileged, and unfortunate. How often would you use that word to describe your relation with somebody, especially a friend? Can friendship ever be a product of sympathy? Can you ever befriend somebody that you consider pathetic in their inferiority? I guess not! Friendship is a commute of two amicable souls, where both appreciate and acknowledge the worth of other in their bond. Friendship is a divine bestowal that aids you on the path of self discovery, for your friend will always be your biggest critic, condemning your wrongs and appraising your rights. Friend ship is the basis of all other relations: a mother and her child's; a wedded couple; ...