A real friend tells you what you need to hear, not what you ... - Mike Royko

"A real friend tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear."

Mike Royko Friendship

Columnist American 1932–1997

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"I've never been one to chase trends or worry about what's popular. I just write what I see and what I believe."

"The best thing about being a journalist is that you get to be curious about everything."

"Chicago is an October sort of city even in spring."

"Most people are stupid. They're not doing much thinking."

"Friendship is built on trust and honesty."

"True friendship is worth more than gold."

"Good friends are like stars, always there even when you can't see them."

"Friendship means sacrifice."