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

Friendship needs no words - it is solitude delivered from the anguish of loneliness.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.

Friends... they cherish one another's hopes. They are kind to one another's dreams.

The best time to make friends is before you need them.

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

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.