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

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.

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

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

The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.