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.

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.

Don't walk behind me I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

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, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed.

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

Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations entangling alliances with none.

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

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.