A good companion is better than a fortune, for a fortune cannot purchase those elements of character which make companionship a blessing. The best companion is one who is more broader-minded and better than ourselves, for we are inspired by his wisdom，virtue and noble deeds.

　　 “Keep good company, and you shall be one of the number,” said George Herbert.” A man is known by the company he keeps.” This fact makes the choice of companion in early life more important even than that of teachers and guardians.

　　 Companionship is education, good or bad; it develops manhood or womanhood, high or low; it lifts the soul upward or drags it downward; it adds to virtue or vice. Sow virtue, and the harvest will be virtue. Sow vice, and the harvest will be vice. Good companions help us to sow virtue; evil companions help us to sow vice.

　　How do you choose your friends? What do you get from your friendship? Please share with us. Email to yanglan1205@hotmail.com

　　                                       （By Yang Lan）