There are only two people who can tell you the truth about yourself–an enemy who has lost his temper and a friend who loves you dearly.

-philosopher Antisthenes the Cynic

 

I was finishing up Leonard Sweet’s 11 last night and noticed my wife watching back-to-back episodes of The Two Coreys, featuring Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, when my mind wandered back to this quote.

As the two Coreys are at loggerheads on their personal and professional relationship, duking it out, my heart cries out. Why? Because I have and need relationships like that in my life. I need a Feldman to not give up on me. I need a Haim for me to not give up on. Those who journey with me. Friends. And thorns, too.