The wise man does not permit himself to set up even in his own mind any comparisons of his friends. read more

The wise man does not permit himself to set up even in his own mind any comparisons of his friends. His friendship is capable of going to extremes with many people, evoked as it is by many qualities.

There is an important difference between love and friendship. While the former delights in extremes and opposites, the latter demands read more

There is an important difference between love and friendship. While the former delights in extremes and opposites, the latter demands equality.

Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity.

Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

Friendship is one mind in two bodies.

Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.

Show me a genuine case of platonic friendship, and I shall show you two old or homely faces.

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends...They're read more

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends...They're the ones that keep me walking the floor nights!

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

What I cannot love, I overlook. Is that real friendship?

What I cannot love, I overlook. Is that real friendship?

Friendship is a blessing and love is a gift. Do not let it go easily.

Friendship is a blessing and love is a gift. Do not let it go easily.