持もつべきものは友とも

expression

a friend is a good thing to have; a good friend is a great blessing

Proverb emphasizing the value of having friends. Often used when a friend helps you out or shows kindness.

• 困こまったときに助たすけてくれるなんて、持もつべきものは友ともだね。

  Helping me out when I'm in trouble—a friend is truly a good thing to have.

• 持もつべきものは友ともと言いうけれど、本ほん当とうにそう思おもうよ。

  They say a friend is a good thing to have, and I really think so.