Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

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

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

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.

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

No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.

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