He that will lose his friend for a jest, deserves to die a beggar by the bargain.

—Thomas Fuller

No friendship is so cordial or so delicious as that of girl for girl; no hatred so intense and immovable as that of woman for woman.

—Landor

Faith and friendship are seldom truly tried, but in extremes.

—Owen Felltham

To hear complaints with patience, even when complaints are vain, is one of the duties of friendship.

—Dr. Johnson

I can never think of promoting my convenience at the expense of a friend’s interest and inclination.

—George Washington