If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone; read more

If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone; one should keep his friendships in constant repair. -Samuel Johnson.

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

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

Two may talk together under the same roof for many years, yet
never really meet; and two others at read more

Two may talk together under the same roof for many years, yet
never really meet; and two others at first speech are old
friends.

Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.

Friendship will not stand the strain of very much good advice for very long.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled read more

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a read more

You can always tell a real friend: when you've made a fool of yourself he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.

Let your friends be the friends of your deliberate choice.

Let your friends be the friends of your deliberate choice.

What a delight it is to make friends with someone you have
despised!

What a delight it is to make friends with someone you have
despised!

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your read more

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.