I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

A friend should be a master at guessing and keeping still.

As in the case of wines that improve with age, the oldest friendships ought to be the most delightful.

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.

The best kind of friend is the kind you sit with, never say a word and walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you ever had.

Children make your life important.

It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.

People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.

The trouble is that people seem to expect happiness in life. I can't imagine why; but they do. They are unhappy before they marry, and they imagine to themselves that the reason of their unhappiness will be removed when they are married. When it isn't they blame the other person, which is clearly absurd. I believe that is what generally starts the trouble.

Friendship was given by nature to be an assistant to virtue, not a companion in vice.

The family is one of nature's masterpieces.

Be slow to fall into friendship, but when you are in, continue firm and constant.

Between friends there is no need of justice.

Friendship is nothing else than an accord in all things, human and divine, conjoined with mutual goodwill and affection.

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.

Woman is not made to be the admiration of all, but the happiness of one.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

Rashness is the faithful, but unhappy parent of misfortune.

Betray a friend, and you'll often find you have ruined yourself.

Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.

Friends are as companions on a journey, who ought to aid each other to persevere in the road to a happier life.