Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

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

Think where man's glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.

Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

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

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

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

The best time to make friends is before you need them.