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

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

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

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

Don't walk behind me I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

Love is flower like Friendship is like a sheltering tree.

Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.

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

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