Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed.

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

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

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship

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

A friendship that like love is warm A love like friendship, steady.

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.