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

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

Our friends interpret the world and ourselves to us, if we take them tenderly and truly.

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

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

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

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