If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.

Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

The best time to make friends is before you need them.

Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.

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

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