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 without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. -James F. Byrnes.

Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. -James F. Byrnes.

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And never thought upon.

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
And never thought upon.

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!

People's lives change. To keep all your old friends is like keeping all your old clothes -- pretty soon your read more

People's lives change. To keep all your old friends is like keeping all your old clothes -- pretty soon your closet is so jammed and everything so crushed you can't find anything to wear. Help these friends when they need you; bless the years and happy times when you meant a lot to each other, but try not to have the guilts if new people mean more to you now.

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own.

What is uttered from the heart alone, Will win the hearts of others to your own.

Friendship is inexplicable, it should not be explained if one doesn't want to kill it.

Friendship is inexplicable, it should not be explained if one doesn't want to kill it.

Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.

Good fellowship and friendship are lasting, rational and manly pleasures.

Friendship is the art of overlooking the failings and weaknesses of others.

Friendship is the art of overlooking the failings and weaknesses of others.