“True happiness arises, in the first place, from the enjoyment of one's self, and in the next, from the friendship and conversation of a few select companions”

“Our friends don't see our faults, or conceal them, or soften them”

“The greatest sweetener of human life is friendship. To raise this to the highest pitch of enjoyment, is a secret which but few discover.”

“Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief”

“Friendships, in general, are suddenly contracted; and therefore it is no wonder they are easily dissolved”

“Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud”