Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.

Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.

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

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

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

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