Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.

Caring for but never trying to own may be a further way to define friendship.

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

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

A friendship that like love is warm A love like friendship, steady.

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

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

To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.