The family is one of nature's masterpieces.

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

Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.

Man's best support is a very dear friend.

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

No good friends. No bad friends. Only people you want, need to be with; people who build their houses in your heart.

If you have a candle, the light won't glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.

Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.

There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.

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

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.

The majority of people permit relatives, friends, and the public at large to so influence them that they cannot live their own lives, because they fear criticism.

A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.

I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow.

A new acquaintance is like a new book. I prefer it, even if bad, to a classic.

I no doubt deserved my enemies, but I don't believe I deserved my friends.

Children make your life important.

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

Adversity tests the sincerity of friends.