“Depth of friendship does not depend on length of acquaintance”

“True friendship can afford true knowledge. It does not depend on darkness and ignorance.”

“Intimate acquaintance must precede real friendship.”

“The movie does, I think, show very well the depth of the friendship and the power of imagination. Which were things I hoped that it would show.”

“The success of a relationship should be measured by its depth, not by its length.”

“The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.”

“Length of course depends on the stupidity of the class…”

“If a man does not make new acquaintance as he advances through life, he will soon find himself left alone. A man, Sir, should keep his friendship in a constant repair.”

“Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.”

“Friendships, like marriages, are dependent on avoiding the unforgivable.”