But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

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

Without wearing any mask we are conscious of, we have a special face for each friend.

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

Nothing so fortifies a friendship as a belief on the part of one friend that he is superior to the other.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow ripening fruit.

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.