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

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

If you remember me, then I don't care if everyone else forgets.

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

I love the friends I have gathered together on this thin raft...

Women can form a friendship with a man very well; but to preserve it, a slight physical antipathy most probably helps.

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

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

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

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

The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.

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.

A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself.

Constant use had not worn ragged the fabric of their friendship.

Friends and acquaintances are the surest passport to fortune.

A friend should be a master at guessing and keeping still.

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

Friendship is love without his wings!

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

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

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.