I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

The family is one of nature's masterpieces.

I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow.

In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.

The trouble is that people seem to expect happiness in life. I can't imagine why; but they do. They are unhappy before they marry, and they imagine to themselves that the reason of their unhappiness will be removed when they are married. When it isn't they blame the other person, which is clearly absurd. I believe that is what generally starts the trouble.

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.

Our most intimate friend is not he to whom we show the worst, but the best of our nature.

True friends ... face in the same direction, toward common projects, interests, goals.

Marriage has no guarantees. If that's what you're looking for, go live with a car battery.

There is no friend as loyal as a book.

A friend to all is a friend to none.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

The best kind of friend is the kind you sit with, never say a word and walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you ever had.

If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.

A friend is one before whom I may think aloud.

Real friends stab you in the front.

I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends.

If you have a candle, the light won't glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

Man's best support is a very dear friend.