A friend is known in battle and in trouble.

What it means

Anyone can be a friend when things are easy. The real test comes when there is danger or loss. Notice who stands next to you then, and be that person for others.

The source

"A friend is known in battle and in trouble." This Russian proverb is recorded in Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»). Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

"Друг познается на рати да при беде."

Original Russian, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»). Text read at ru.wikisource.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "A friend is known in battle and in trouble." mean?

Anyone can be a friend when things are easy. The real test comes when there is danger or loss. Notice who stands next to you then, and be that person for others.

Who said "A friend is known in battle and in trouble."?

Russian proverb. Source: Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»).

What is the original Russian?

Друг познается на рати да при беде. Translated from the original Russian by Spartan Surfers.

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"A friend is known in battle and in trouble." (Russian proverb, Dal, Proverbs of the Russian People (1862), "Friend — Foe" («Друг — Недруг»), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-friend-is-known-in-battle-and-in