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

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

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

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

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.

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

Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of.

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