We take care of our health; we lay up money; we make our roof tight, and our clothing sufficient; but who provides wisely that he shall not be wanting in the best property of all, -friends? — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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

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Share love. Share time. Share friendship. Just share. Put some love into everything you do.

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Almost every man we meet requires some civility; requires to be humored; - he has some fame, some talent, some whim of religion or philanthropy in his head that is not to be questioned, and which spoils all conversation with him. But a friend is a sane man who exercises not my ingenuity, but me. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

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Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.

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When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

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Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don't keep it a secret.

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We read that we ought to forgive our enemies; but we do not read that we ought to forgive our friends.

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I was tired of pretending that I was someone else just to get along with people, just for the sake of having friendships. ― Kurt Cobain

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