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

A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.

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.

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

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

The best time to make friends is before you need them.

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.