Samuel Johnson.

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Friendship is a plant which cannot be forced. True friendship is no gourd, springing up in a night and withering in a day.

Charlotte Bronte.

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Friendship always benefits, while love sometimes injures.

Seneca.

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Friendship heightens all our affections. We, receive all the ardor of our friend in addition to our own. The communication of minds gives to each the fervor of each.

Channing.