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

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

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.

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

Friends... they cherish one another's dreams. They are kind to one another's dreams

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.

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.

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.