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

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.

Success always necessitates a degree of ruthlessness. Given the choice of friendship or success, I'd probably choose success.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

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.

An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.