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

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends.

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

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

Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.

Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend.

Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations entangling alliances with none.

Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

The sincere friends of this world are as ship lights in the stormiest of nights.