Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.

Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations entangling alliances with none.

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

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

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

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

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

Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it like glass and it goes to pieces.

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

Friends and good manners will carry you where money won't go.