I have heard this quote so many times, but never understood what it means. There are a lot of interpretations to it, differentiating between “indeed” and “in deed,” but still it leaves me hanging.
So any thoughts?
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are't you confused with existing interpretations
Must be hanging around "Hangout"
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wait till some friend asks you for a large some who you know is unable to pay it back...if you still help him/her then you are a friend indeed! :)
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In deed and indeed are indeed one and the same thing.
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In deed and indeed are indeed one and the same thing.
A friend in "deed" is a friend in need
The second part (friend in need) is like a conclusion.
A friend in need is a friend in "deed"
"is" a place holder for should
A friend indeed is a friend who shows his back in need.........................mostely
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Showing the back means turning away from someone (not being there for support).
'mostely' ?
You are starting to disappoint me.
Literary prowess is not inherited, it is acquired through scholarship.
What/who do you credit for your superior literary awareness ?
Remember, I don't mean genetic transfer.
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Showing the back means turning away from someone (not being there for support).
'mostely' ?
You are starting to disappoint me.
Literary prowess is not inherited, it is acquired through scholarship.
What/who do you credit for your superior literary awareness ?
Remember, I don't mean genetic transfer.
You believe in genetic mutation, you believe that it is written in our DNA, you believe that self awareness is the key?
Jis Nay Khud ko Dhoond Liya, Us nay Khuda Ko dhoodh Liya
No, I think you don't
And why I am disappointing you..............
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Over my head. 
Disappointed much by ‘mostely’.
Aren’t you going to miss your train, you clock-watcher ?
What do you do in the evenings ?
Are you all alone in your adopted country ? the interview continues
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lol
I type with toes.........
yes, AP nay Yaad Delaya Tu Mughey Yaad aya
I read in the evening and keep reading till I sleep...........
me goes adios....
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Pedaldextrous much ? Guess not that much. 
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aaaee.
So, reading, reading, reading is the key to your literary prowess.
That makes more sense.
No TV / interwebz ?
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I have heard this quote so many times, but never understood what it means. There are a lot of interpretations to it, differentiating between "indeed" and "in deed," but still it leaves me hanging.
So any thoughts?
I have always interpretated this as real friends are those who help you when you are in misery (and thus really need help). That is the meaning which makes most sense. I actually never knew it could have a different meaning.
And I agree with the quote.
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wah kya baat ki hai aapnay.
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It basically means that a person who is there for you when you're in trouble (or when you're in need) is a true friend. On the flip side, one might also encounter "friends" who are there when you're miserable but won't support you during your good times.