That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

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

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

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

Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity.

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

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