Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

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

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

Mighty proud I am that I am able to have a spare bed for my friends.

A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success!

Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.

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.

That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end.

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

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