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.

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.

Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.

Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up read more

When a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. -Edgar Watson Howe.

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you.

We are friends and I do like to pass the day with you in serious and inconsequential chatter. I wouldn't read more

We are friends and I do like to pass the day with you in serious and inconsequential chatter. I wouldn't mind washing up beside you, dusting beside you, reading the back half of the paper while you read the front. We are friends and I would miss you, do miss you and think of you very often.

Huns, wops, gooks, Japs..
words to dehumanize
and demonize.

Huns, wops, gooks, Japs..
words to dehumanize
and demonize.

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.