 i say as the brother of thaqif said the affection of an old brother even if he is of bad character is better than the affection of a newcomer even if his cheerfulness is apparent and his newness pleases you.
وانا أقول كما قال أخو ثقيف مودة الأخ التالد وإن أخلق خير من مودة الطارف وإن ظهرت بشاشته، وراعتك جدته.