Friendship quotes

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Friendship with oneself is all-important because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
--Eleanor Roosevelt

True friendship is never serene.
--Marquise de Sevigne