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

Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that's fit to make an old one out of.

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

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

Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.

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

Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.