"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love."

"It's such a happiness when good people get together."

"General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"True friends are families which you can select."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."