Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity.

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

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

True friendship ought never to conceal what it thinks.

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

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

A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature.

Caring for but never trying to own may be a further way to define friendship.

In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.