Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

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

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

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

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

The language of friendship is not words but meanings

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.