"It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. ~ Cicero
Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends. ~ Cindy Lew
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself alone. A man, sire, should keep his friendships in constant repair. ~ Samuel Johnson
Did I choose you? Did you choose me? And what difference does it make? All that really matters, friend, is that we chose together. ~ Lois Wyse
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. ~ Helen Keller
My friends are my estate. ~ Emily Dickinson
When befriended, remember it. When you befriend, forget it. ~ Benjamin Franklin
My friend is not perfect—no more than I am—and so we suit each other admirable. ~ Alexander Smith
There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. ~ Katherine Hathaway
Say what you mean to do...and take it for granted you mean to do right. Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or keep one...you will wrong him and wrong yourself by equivocation of any kind. ~ Robert E. Lee
We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone. ~ Orson Welles