A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.

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

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

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

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

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

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