Motel Kamenetz was a wealthy contractor in Kiev. Many people benefited from his business acumen. One day he lost a fortune in real estate and his friends began to avoid him.
Luck was with Motel, however, and once again his business flourished. As he grew rich friends also came around. On the next holiday many of the townsfolk came to visit. When Motel saw them coming he ordered his servant to place a money box on the table.
The crowd entered his home and cheerfully wished him a good holiday but when they saw the money box, they asked, “What does this mean?”
“Friends,” said Motel, “I am well aware that you have not come to greet me. The fact is you have come to greet my money. Here it is. Rejoice with it.”
True friends are present when the sun shines and when it is overcast.
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