I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing.

Friendship is something that creates equality and mutuality, not a reward for finding equality or a way of intensifying existing mutuality.

An excellent man he has no enemies and none of his friends like him.

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.

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

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

Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

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

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.