Of all the heavenly gifts that mortal men commend,
What trusty treasure in the world can countervail a friend?

Nicholas Grimald

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Topic

Value of friendship Friendship Friends

Author

Nicholas Grimald

Source

Of Friendship

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1557 1550s 16th century

Era

European Renaissance

Occupation

Poet Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Grimald, Nicholas. Of Friendship. c. 1557.

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