The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship

Friendship at first sight, like love at first sight, is said to be the only truth.

The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.

Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend.

Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity.

Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them.

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

Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations entangling alliances with none.

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.

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