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

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

Instead of loving your enemies - treat your friends a little better.

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

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.

A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.

The best time to make friends is before you need them.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.