Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection.

A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

The shifts of fortune test the reliability of friends.

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.

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.

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

Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.

We make our friends; we make our enemies; but God makes our next-door neighbour.

Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.

Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it.

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

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

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

You don't live in a world all alone. Your brothers are here too.

There is no friend as loyal as a book.

The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.

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.

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.

Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.

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