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

True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

Don't walk behind me I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

There are no rules for friendship. It must be left to itself. We cannot force it any more than love.

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

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.