"Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends"
- Tom Waits
About this Quote
This quote by Tom Waits is a pointer to be conscious of who we pick to surround ourselves with. It recommends that we ought to be generous and kind to our true buddies, while being aware of those who might not have our best interests at heart. The phrase "genuine good friends" implies that these are individuals who are devoted, honest, and helpful, while "sham good friends" are those who are not authentic and may be taking advantage of us. The phrase "genuine discomfort" implies that we need to be wary of these people and not let them make the most of us. The expression "champagne" is a metaphor for celebrating and rewarding our true good friends for their commitment and support. This quote is a tip to be mindful of who we choose to surround ourselves with and to be generous and kind to our real good friends.
This quote is written / told by Tom Waits somewhere between December 7, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 9 other quotes.
"After all, what is your host's purpose in having a party? Surely not for you to enjoy yourself; if that were their sole purpose, they'd have simply sent champagne and women over to your place by taxi"
