Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

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

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.

But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.

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

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

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

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.