Aristotle: The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.

The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that p — Aristotle

The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.

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