Kautilya's Arthashastra 7.9.16

7.9.16

mahābhogam anityam upakārabhayād apakrāmati, upakṛtya vā pratyādātum īhate //

Not so, says Kautilya: a long-standing friend of limited prospects is better, inasmuch as a temporary friend of large prospects is likely to withdraw his friendship on account of material loss in the shape of help given, or is likely to expect similar kind of help in return; but a long-standing friend of limited prospects can, in virtue of his long-standing nature, render immense service in the long run.