Friendship is a kind of gentle and calm love, guided by reason, formed by habit, arising from long-term understanding and mutual agreement, without jealousy or fear. ——Holland

Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity. ——Kahlil Gibran

True friendship is like phosphorus—it shines brightest in the darkest moments around you. ——D.M.

True friendship is a plant that grows slowly. ——Washington

Friendship produces happiness, and civilization brings harmony. ——Hugo

Best friends are like different bodies but one heart. ——Aristotle

The most beautiful thing in the world is to have a few serious friends with upright minds and hearts. ——Einstein

You may forget those who have laughed with you; but you will never forget those who have cried with you. ——Kahlil Gibran

He who has neither friends nor enemies is just an ordinary person. ——Rafat

Treat everyone equally, be confidant to a few, and do not be indebted to anyone.

——Shakespeare