This is a story of two great friends who lived long ago in Syracuse, by name Phintias and Damon. One day Phintias was sentenced to death as he had been heard speaking against the king, but he managed to obtain permission to go to a neighbouring city to pay the last visit to his family provided that Damon, his bosom friend would remain in his custody. Damon gladly agreed and remained in prison while Phintias set off to his family. Finally, when the day of execution arrived, the amphitheatre was full of people. But Phintias had not returned from the city. Damon calmly mounted the gallows, extremely happy to offer his life for the sake of his friend. Suddenly Phintias came back but Damon would not agree to come down from the gallows. Everyone was greatly moved and so was the king. The people started to request for a pardon. The king gladly granted Phintias pardon and set him free. This is what true friendship is.
Wow.. great job Damon! I agree, Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them.
However, for me, I will think twice before offering my life for the sake of my friend. Lililili…. Sorry guys, because I haven’t married yet! Don't wanna die too early...:P
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I agree, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone has on his friend. But is worth dying for a friend? i dun think so.
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