Be slow to fall into friendship but when thou art in, continue firm and constant.

But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets in every fold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance.