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

Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.

Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

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

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

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

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

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

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

An excellent man he has no enemies and none of his friends like him.