If a scholar has jealous friends, worthy friendships cannot become close; if a ruler has obstructive ministers, virtuous ministers will not come. ——Xun Kuang
Treat everyone equally, be sincere with a few, and wrong no one. ——Shakespeare
Friends recognize us in times of happiness; we recognize friends in times of hardship. ——Collins
The way we make friends should be by giving benefits to others rather than seeking from them. This kind of friendship is the most reliable. ——Thucydides
A person who has neither friends nor enemies is merely an ordinary person. ——Lafayette
Friendship, like marriage, can only be maintained by avoiding unforgivable actions.
Friendship is often formed through common interests that two people can achieve more easily together than alone. Only when both sides are mutually fulfilled can such a relationship remain pure. ——Strindberg
Friendship is a plant that grows slowly. It can only flourish when grafted onto branches of mutual familiarity and respect. ——Chesterfield
Friendship is a harmonious equality. ——Pythagoras
Friendship is a tree that provides shelter. ——Coleridge
Friendship is a sacred and ancient name. ——Ovid
Friendship is the union of souls. ——Voltaire
Friendship is a relief for our sorrow, a release for our passion, an outlet for our pressure, a shelter in times of disaster, a counselor when we hesitate, a refreshment for our minds, an expression of our thoughts, and a means of reflection and improvement. ——Jeremy Taylor
Friendship is our absolute choice of a person. Their nature is the foundation of our choice. Once we love someone, we cherish that friendship forever. ——Bona
