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

The language of friendship is not words but meanings

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

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

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

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.

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

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

True friendship is like sound health the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.