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

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

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

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.

If you have one true friend you have more than your share.

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

A friendship that like love is warm A love like friendship, steady.

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

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

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