Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end.

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

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

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

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

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.