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

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

Friendship is the source of the greatest pleasures, and without friends even the most agreeable pursuits become tedious.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

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

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

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.

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.