A true friend freely, advises justly, assists readily, adventures boldly, takes all patiently, defends courageously, and continues a friend unchangeably.

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

When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.

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

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

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

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.

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