Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.

Caring for but never trying to own may be a further way to define friendship.

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend.

Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious.