The relationship between acquaintance and friendship is akin to flirtation and romance—exciting, yet never quite satisfying. — Alec Waugh
Friendship is a union of souls, and this union can be dissolved. It is a tacit compact between two sensitive, upright persons. — Voltaire
Only to a friend can you pour out your sorrows and joys, your fears and hopes, your suspicions and consolations. — Francis Bacon
Nothing is more dangerous than an ignorant friend. A wise enemy is preferable. — La Fontaine
A gentle attitude is indeed a great comfort to a heart that has been despised. — Romain Rolland
Between friends, misunderstandings should be resolved by frankly exchanging views, not by slander behind their backs; faults should be corrected face-to-face, while their virtues should be praised behind their backs. — Kazunobu Kawai
Help a friend to preserve friendship; forgive an enemy to win him over. — Benjamin Franklin
People form friendships for many reasons: some arise from nature, others from contract; some from self-interest, and others from shared interests. — J. Taylor
Those who limit friendship to just two people seem to confuse the security of wise friendship with the jealousy and foolishness of romantic love. — Adam Smith
It is not hard to die for a friend; the difficulty lies in finding one worthy of such devotion. — M. Ho
He who befriends you for profit will abandon you when there is no profit left. — Seneca
Whoever has encountered true loving-kindness in this world and experienced the depth of loyal devotion has tasted the joy of heaven and earth. — Romain Rolland
There is only one way to understand people: do not be hasty in judging them. — Saint-Pévé
A true friend is one who can speak frankly and openly with you. — Boswell
