Careful Words

companion (n.)

companion (v.)

  A blessed companion is a book,—a book that fitly chosen is a life-long friend.

Douglas Jerrold (1803-1857): Books.

  But it was even thou, my companion, my guide, and mine own familiar friend.

Book Of Common Prayer: The Psalter. Psalm lv. 14.

  An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.

Publius Syrus (42 b c): Maxim 143.