FRIENDSHIP, HOPE
You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.
Caring for but never trying to own may be a further way to define friendship.
FRIENDSHIP, FURTHER WAY TO DEFINE FRIENDS
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.
Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.
Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.