Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

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

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

A man's friendships are one of the best measures of his worth.

Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.

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

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

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

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.