To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.

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

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

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

Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.

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

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.

Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.