Wisdom should be sought early while you are young, otherwise Experience shall instruct you, according to your ways!

EVERYBODY hates liars, until they are the ones doing the lying.

There is ONE absolute TRUTH for anyone trying to be GOOD! If you are succeeding, evil people with bad intentions will seek you out!

I always say that all of my REAL friends and I have gone to WAR. Most people say, "I don't want to go to WAR," even after I reveal it's purpose. (Establish boundaries and argue about everything until there is nothing left but common ground). SEE "The Friendship Manual"

FAST forward in time.

They argue with you about everything. Get angry when you correct them and try to change your core values. They don't want to go to war to become your friend, because they were always about destroying you....

If you have friend that's a writer in training, criticize their writing thoughtfully. Point out errors with the intent to correct. Get involved with their passion if they ask for help. There is no greater heartbreak than a so-called friend who doesn't care if you succeed.