A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

When you choose your friends, don't be short-changed by choosing personality over character.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

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

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

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.

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