What does it mean?
What comforts us most is not the actual help friends give, but knowing that they would help if we needed it.
Who said it?
Epicurus: Ancient Greek philosopher (341–270 BC). Source: Vatican Sayings (3rd century BC).
Friendship– Epicurus, Vatican Sayings (3rd century BC)
“It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.”