Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations entangling alliances with none.
Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.
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.
I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.
Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.