“The friendship of one wise man is better than the friendship of a host of fools.”

“A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship”

“The wise man dies no better or more wisely than the fool. In what way, then, is the wise man wise?”

“The better part of one's life consists of his friendships.”

“Friendship is often outgrown; and his former child’s clothes will no more fit a man than some of his former friendships.”

“The mind of a wise man is the safest custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key to friendship; patience and forbearance will conceal many defects.”

“It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanisms of friendship.”

“5272. Travel makes a wise Man better, but a Fool worse.”

“A little group of wise hearts is better than a wilderness full of fools.”

“Friendship is everything. Friendship is more than talent. It is more than the government. It is almost the equal of family.- Don Corleone”