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

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

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

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

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

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

Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.