Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.

Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who read more

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any read more

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

My best friend is the man who in wishing me well wishes it for my sake.

Friends make the bad times good, and the good times unforgettable.

Friends make the bad times good, and the good times unforgettable.

I have a million acquaintances but just two or three true friends. I can't hide anything from them.

I have a million acquaintances but just two or three true friends. I can't hide anything from them.

No one is a friend to his friend who does not love in return.

No one is a friend to his friend who does not love in return.

No friend's a friend till [he shall] prove a friend.

No friend's a friend till [he shall] prove a friend.

Ah! were I sever'd from thy side,
Where were thy friend and who my guide?
Years have read more

Ah! were I sever'd from thy side,
Where were thy friend and who my guide?
Years have not seen, Time shall not see
The hour that tears my soul from thee.