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A friend in need is a friend indeed

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  1. A friend who helps out when we are in trouble is a true friend — unlike others who disappear when trouble arises.


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"A friend in need is a friend indeed," he said.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2022

"A friend in need is a friend indeed," Molly, more particularly when he's a lord.

From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James

"A friend in need is a friend indeed," cried the king; "a thousand thousand thanks!"

From Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by Mitra, Siddha Mohana

"A friend in need, is a friend indeed."

From Games For All Occasions by Blain, Mary E.

A friend in need is a friend indeed, We have oft-times heard: And King Richard the Third Was reduced to crying, 'My kingdom for a horse!'

From The Adventures of Harry Revel by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir