Explanation: Friendship between Sage, plain water, not still vanity. Usage: Partial official; as subject, object; with compliment Source: Zhuang, "Zhuang Zi Mu Mountain": "and the friendship of shared short if water, the villain is as sweet as sweet wine; gentleman light to parental, villain willing to never."- Thesaurus: Mortar and pestle companion in adversity, the friendship between gentlemen is as pure as crystal; a hedge between keeps friendship green
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