General benevolence, but not general friendship, made Posted on April 9, 2015April 9, 2010 by admin “General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.” — Jane Austen Author: Jane Austen Category: friendship Tags: friendship, Jane Austen Spread the love Related posts: Friendship is certainly the finest balm for Business, you know, may bring you money, The most deadly fruit is borne by Secrecy is the chastity of friendship.