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False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports.
Richard Burton
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"False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports."
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False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life and animation to the object it supports. — Richard Burton

About Richard Burton

Richard Burton was a Actor from United Kingdom (1925–1984).

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Who said "False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but tru…"?
This quote is attributed to Richard Burton, a Actor from United Kingdom.
When did Richard Burton live?
Richard Burton lived from 1925 – 1984.
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