Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.

Never explain - your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.

It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod my shadow does that much better.