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

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

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

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

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

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

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.

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

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.