A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.

The line defines friendship as affectionate realism: a friend’s loyalty is not based on an idealized image of you, but on knowing your flaws and still valuing you. The “good egg” metaphor suggests basic decency and worth, while “slightly cracked” concedes human imperfection—quirks, mistakes, or vulnerabilities that might make others withdraw. The humor softens the moral claim, implying that true friendship involves both clear-eyed judgment and generous acceptance. It also hints that intimacy grows from familiarity: the friend’s knowledge of your “cracks” is evidence of closeness, not a reason for rejection.