A Quote by unknown on friendship, love, pain, patience, sympathy, teachers, and understanding

Pain stayed so long, I said to him today, "I will not have you with me any more," I stamped my foot and said, "Be on your way," And paused there, startled at the look he wore. "I, who have been your friend," he said to me; "I, who have been your teacher-all you know Of understanding love, of sympathy And patience I have taught you. Shall I go?"