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.

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

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

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

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

Friendship is love without his wings!

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

I'm so happy. Cause today I found my friends.They're in my head.

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

A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them.

Rashness is the faithful, but unhappy parent of misfortune.

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

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

There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.

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

Well, it's 1 a.m. Better go home and spend some quality time with the kids.

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.

It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.

There is a magic in the memory of a schoolboy friendship. It softens the heart, and even affects the nervous system of those who have no heart.

The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends.