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.

The more you let yourself go, the less others let you go.

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

So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.

It goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

Woman is not made to be the admiration of all, but the happiness of one.

Books like friends, should be few and well-chosen.

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

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.

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

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

A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.

Anybody amuses me for once. A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic.

Misfortune shows those who are not really friends.

There is no friend as loyal as a book.

A man should never neglect his family for business.

Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.

Adversity tests the sincerity of friends.

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

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.