It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal… one that does not place its affections thoughtlessly. 647
I have long enjoyed the friendship and companionship of Republicans because I am by instinct a teacher, and I would like to teach them something. 741
The feeling of friendship is like that of being comfortably filled with roast beef; love, like being enlivened with champagne. 1.75K
One friend in a lifetime is much, two are many, three are hardly possible. Friendship needs a certain parallelism of life, a community of thought, a rivalry of aim. 694
To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. 662
If one of two lovers is loyal, and the other jealous and false, how may their friendship last, for Love is slain! 693
Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone – but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming. 766
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity. 693
No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. 1.39K
My parents, and librarians along the way, taught me about the space between words; about the margins, where so many juicy moments of life and spirit and friendship could be found. In a library, you could find miracles and truth and you might find something that would make you laugh so hard that you get shushed, in the friendliest way. 651
If a man does not make new acquaintances as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair. 681
The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover. 800
