The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.

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

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

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

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

He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.

Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

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

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.

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