It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

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

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

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.

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

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

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

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

A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.