Of True Friendships

""Of True Friendships"" is a book written by St. Frances de Sales, a French bishop and theologian from the 16th century. The book explores the concept of friendship and offers guidance on how to cultivate and maintain meaningful and authentic friendships. De Sales argues that true friendship is rooted in mutual love and respect, and that it requires effort and sacrifice to maintain. He also discusses the importance of honesty, loyalty, and forgiveness in friendships, as well as the role of communication and shared experiences in building strong relationships. Throughout the book, de Sales draws on examples from the lives of saints and other historical figures to illustrate his points and offer inspiration. ""Of True Friendships"" is a timeless and insightful guide for anyone seeking to deepen their connections with others and live a more fulfilling life.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Introduction to the Devout Life, by St. Frances de Sales. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610074X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.