As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.

One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.

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

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means.

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

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.

A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.