In this world of illusion, where at the end of the examination, we find everything to be of little importance, of little worth, if there is a sign of reality, of something one can depend upon, and in which one can recognize a sign of eternity, it is in the constancy of friendship.

A good friend and a bad friend are like a perfume-seller and a blacksmith: The perfume-seller might give you some perfume as a gift, or you might buy some from him, or at least you might smell its fragrance. As for the blacksmith, he might singe your clothes, and at the very least you will breathe in the fumes of the furnace.

The person who lives free of blame, does what is right, and speaks the truth sincerely; who does no damage with their talk, does no harm to a friend, doesn’t insult a neighbor; someone who despises those who act wickedly, but who honors those who honor the Lord; someone who keeps their promise even when it hurts. — Psalm 15:2-4

We are born of woman, we are conceived in the womb of woman, we are engaged and married to woman. We make friendship with woman and the lineage continued because of woman. When one woman dies, we take another one, we are bound with the world through woman. Why should we talk ill of her, who gives birth to kings? The woman is born from woman; there is none without her. Only the One True Lord is without woman.

An pretend and evil friend is haughty to be feared than a unmanageable beast; a unmanageable beast may mouthful your build up, but an evil friend fortitude mouthful your intellect.

We are not in a position to criticize anyone. The existence of enemies means for us that our friendliness has not been sufficient enough.

A friend is a person who goes around saying nice things about you behind your back.

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship.

Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.

Welcome out of the cave, my friend. It's a bit colder out here, but the stars are just beautiful.

In your cocoon, occasionally you shout complaints, such as, "Leave me alone!" "Bug off!" "I want to be who I am!"... which comes from fighting against your environment... You can raise your head and just take a little peek out of the cocoon... The environment is friendly. It is called "Planet Earth."

The noble soul occupies itself with wisdom and friendship.

Friendship also seems to be the bond that holds communities together.

Be strong, my young friends; that is my advice to you. You will be nearer to Heaven through football than through the study of the Gita. These are bold words; but I have to say them, for I love you. I know where the shoe pinches.

Become friendly with the present moment, because if you do not become friendly with the present moment you cannot become friendly with life.

Justice and I became friends, though we were opposites in many ways - he was extroverted, I was introverted; he was lighthearted, I was serious.

Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.

As the quality of water changes with the nature of the soil; So will a man's reason vary with the quality of his friends.

How friendly we should all be with one another if nobody were interested in money and honor.

If you open the door to the magnetic power of friendship, souls of like vibrations will be attracted to you.

If we approach Nature with love, it will serve us as our best friend, a friend that won't let us down.

Listen to me, my Friend! My beloved Lord is within.

The one who has a good friend doesn't need any mirror.