To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship. Sallust
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes. Sallust
Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life. James F. Byrnes
I force people to have coffee with me, just because I don't trust that a friendship can be maintained without any other senses besides a computer or cellphone screen. John Cusack
Friendship is mutual blackmail elevated to the level of love. Robin Morgan
I've got some great guy friends. They can start out as crushes. But when you realize something isn't going to happen, you make a choice whether or not the friendship is worth it. And it usually is. Then you can laugh about the fact that you used to have a crush on him or he had one on you. Courteney Cox
Meg Ryan is a beautiful and courageous woman. I grieve the loss of her companionship but I've not lost the friendship. We talk all the time and that was what our connection was about. She has a wonderful mind and we just like a chat. Russell Crowe
Great is the victory, but the friendship of all is greater. Emil Zatopek
It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it. E. W. Howe
The little trouble in the world that is not due to love is due to friendship. E. W. Howe
A friendship like love is warm a love like friendship is steady. Thomas More
Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another. Eustace Budgell
Friendship based solely upon gratitude is like a photograph with time it fades. Carmen Sylva
Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world. John Evelyn
Friendship is a word, the very sight of which in print makes the heart warm. Augustine Birrell
Friendship is an arrangement by which we undertake to exchange small favors for big ones. Charles de Montesquieu
Some people are willing to betray years of friendship just to get a little bit of the spotlight. Lauren Conrad
I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come. Harvey Weinstein
I'm calling my book series the 'with God series.' And this next 'with God' book is Friendship with God, which comes out in November. This books challenges us to bring about the end of 'better' on this planet. Neale Donald Walsch