Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.

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

Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed.

One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.

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

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

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

A true friend is someone who is there for you when he'd rather be anywhere else.