Critical friend means a friend who can speak frankly; it also refers to a friend who has the courage to point out shortcomings and mistakes in person, who dares to "pour cold water" on a "hot-headed" friend, and helps one's friends. From "Bai Hu Tong Admonishment" quoted from "The Classic of Filial Piety": "A great official has three officials who criticize him. Although he has no moral principles, he will not lose his family. If a scholar has friends who criticize him, he will not be separated from his name."

Reality In politics, whether individuals or groups, whether dealing with others or governing the country, "critics and friends" are very important; especially leading cadres, whether they can consciously implement benevolent policies, make decisions democratically, and make decisions in accordance with the law when using power depends on how many "critics and friends" they have around them. "Implementing supervision and reminders is very useful.

True friends are the wealth of a lifetime. The reason why friends are valuable is that they can be honest with you in a highly responsible manner, never whitewash your shortcomings and mistakes, and dare to speak out about them. It's bad, I urge you to change it.

As the ancients said: "There is no need for hard work, a jade is worth ten thousand mins." This means that it is not necessary to make many friends, but to make critical friends. If people can make a few critical friends, they will take fewer detours, produce more results, and develop their careers on the way forward. However, among all kinds of friends, the most difficult to make are friends who are critical of you.