Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.

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

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.

Never have a companion that casts you in the shade.

It is not so much our friends' help that helps us, as the confidence of their help.

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

Rejoicing in our joy, not suffering over our suffering, makes someone a friend.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.

Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.

Real friendship, like real poetry, is extremely rare - and precious as a pearl.