What is the definition of a friend?

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Russell: What is friendship?

Marcus: A friend is one who can help you in times of need.

Russell: But what if the person is after something that you have?

Marcus: Then I think he is not a friend.

Russell: Then how would you define a friend?

Marcus: A friend is one who can help you in times of need, but not for any gain.

Russell: Then maybe he hates you, and helps only because he owes you a favor?

Marcus: I correct myself that is not a friend.

Russell: Exactly.

Marcus: A friend must be able to help you in times of need, not for any gain and not out of obligation.

Russell: But then he could be trying to harm you by building a false impression. What is that?

Marcus: In that case the person is trying to harm you. Good friends will not harm each other.

Russell:

Marcus: A friend is someone who can help you in times of need, not for any gain, not out of any obligation nor with the intention of harming you.

Russell: Then what is a friend who makes you harm others?

Marcus: That friend is trying to make you do a bad thing. Real friends will not lead you astray.

Russell: Then how would you define a friend now?

Marcus: A friend is someone who can help you in times of need, not for any gain, not out of any obligation nor with the intention of harming you. He must also not lead you astray.

Russell: What if a friend drags you into a dangerous war to defend your country? He has no intention to get you killed. Would you consider this person to be your friend?

Marcus: A friend will not drag you into something dangerous if you do not...