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One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.
One's friends are that part of the human race with which one can be human.
Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.
Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.
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 the art of overlooking the failings and weaknesses of others.
Friendship is the art of overlooking the failings and weaknesses of others.
Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.
Even where friendship is concerned, it takes me a long time to trust people.
The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is read more
The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.
If it's very painful for you to criticize your friends - you're safe in doing it. But if you take read more
If it's very painful for you to criticize your friends - you're safe in doing it. But if you take the slightest pleasure in it, that's the time to hold your tongue.
Friendship is a treasured gift, and every time I talk with you I feel as if I'm getting richer and read more
Friendship is a treasured gift, and every time I talk with you I feel as if I'm getting richer and richer
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.
