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

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.

Don't walk behind me I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Friends... they cherish one another's hopes. They are kind to one another's dreams.

Some people go to priests others to poetry I to my friends.

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.

A friendship that like love is warm A love like friendship, steady.

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.