A friend is he who sets his heart upon us, is happy with us, and delights in us, does for us what we want, is willing and fully engaged to do all he can for us, on whom we can rely in all cases.
—Channing
Friendship is Love, without either flowers or veil.
—J. C. and A. W. Hare
We call friendship the love of the Dark Ages.
—Mme. de Stael
Pure friendship is what none can attain to the taste of save those who are well-born.
—La Bruyère
Friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
—Washington