“To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind.”

“The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.”

René Descartes (1596–1650) French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist

“The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.”

Hubert H. Humphrey (1911–1978) Vice-President of the USA under Lyndon B. Johnson

“There is nothing more profound than the strength and beauty of two hearts that love each other. Love has the mind-cooling freshness of the full moon and the scintillating brilliance of the sun’s rays. But love will not enter our hearts without permission. Women and men should be equally willing to invite within this love that is waiting. Only love can bring about a permanent change in the mind-sets and, therefore, the realities of women and men.”

Mata Amritanandamayi (1953) Hindu spiritual leader and guru

“The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money.”

Mark Twain (1835–1910) American author and humorist

“Friendship is one mind in two bodies.”

Mencius (-372–-289 BC) Chinese philosopher

“In every friendship hearts grow and entwine themselves together, so that the two hearts seem to make only one heart with only a common thought. That is why separation is so painful; it is not so much two hearts separating, but one being torn asunder.”

Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) Catholic bishop and television presenter

“Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love, and to be loved, is the greatest happiness of existence.”

Sydney Smith (1771–1845) English writer and clergyman

“Love is a sweet and unmistakable feeling that vibrates only in the heart of someone who is capable and really willing to love.”

Prevale (1983) Italian DJ and producer

“Any mind that is capable of a real sorrow is capable of good.”

Harriet Beecher Stowe book Uncle Tom's Cabin