New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- "The sincere friends of this world are as ship lights in the stormiest of nights." - Giotto di Bondone

Friendship often reveals its true value not during moments of celebration but in times of uncertainty. Italian artist Giotto di Bondone captured this enduring truth in one simple yet powerful sentence: "The sincere friends of this world are as ship lights in the stormiest of nights." Though written centuries ago, the quote continues to resonate because it speaks to a universal human experience-the comfort of knowing that someone will stand beside us when life becomes difficult.

Just as sailors once depended on lights to navigate dangerous waters after sunset, people often rely on trusted friends to help them find c...