It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.

A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.