Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.
Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.
FRIENDSHIP, SUCCESS ALWAYS NECESSITATES A DEGREE OF RUTHLESSNESS
Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.
friendship is , takes long time trust
Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.