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.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.

The happiest business in all the world is that of making friends, And no investment on the street pays larger read more

The happiest business in all the world is that of making friends, And no investment on the street pays larger dividends, For life is more than stocks and bonds, and love than rate percent.

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 with oneself is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

Friendship with oneself is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.

The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.

The best way to keep your friends is not to give them away.

Friendship is a sheltering tree.

Friendship is a sheltering tree.

Never Explain--your Friends do not need it and your Enemies will not believe you anyway.

Never Explain--your Friends do not need it and your Enemies will not believe you anyway.

Great souls by instinct to each other turn,
Demand alliance, and in friendship burn.

Great souls by instinct to each other turn,
Demand alliance, and in friendship burn.